Beijing says US defence secretary is trying to instigate confrontation and stir up the region
Military build-up enables Beijing to switch from peacetime to war operations quickly
Admiral’s absence from Shangri-La Dialogue would come as Xi Jinping purges high-level officers
Controversial series ‘Zero Day’ is first to realistically depict a Chinese invasion of the democratic but divided island
Skirmish is first test of Beijing’s military hardware against advanced western technology
Tit-for-tat strikes represent most extensive exchange between neighbours in decades
Admiral Samuel Paparo says Beijing is outpacing Washington in weapons systems production
Philippines sends forces to Sandy Cay in response to latest Chinese moves in Spratly Islands
Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island
Satellite group linked to People’s Liberation Army has supplied images to Iran-backed group in Yemen, say officials
He Weidong was number-two officer in People’s Liberation Army and member of Communist party politburo
Aircraft carrier Shandong makes closest pass as Taipei seeks to strengthen preparedness
Xi Jinping’s purges have cast shadow over Beijing’s rubber stamp legislature
Exercises are latest sign of disruption as People’s Liberation Army expands operations
Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea
Manila’s foreign secretary says he is reassured by US commitment to alliance amid tensions with Beijing
‘Unprecedented’ manoeuvre comes as Beijing projects power further in Pacific
Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific chief says American military must step up preparations for conflict in region
Complex will be bigger than Pentagon and include bombproof bunkers for leaders, say US officials
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for Taipei
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflats
Manila does not have maritime resources to go toe to toe with Beijing, say government officials
Vessel described as ‘light aircraft carrier’ unveiled a day after test flights of new fighter jet prototypes
US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a year
Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiority
