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China joins Russia in development of rocket-launched reconnaissance UAV
Russia’s Tecmash Research and Production Group has teamed up with China to continue carrying out experimental design to develop a reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is launched from inside a munition launched by the 9K58 Smerch multiple rocket system (MRS), Alexander Kochkin, the company’s deputy CEO, was quoted by the TASS news agency as saying on 30 March.
"Joint experimental design work with the Chinese side is under way," he said during the ArmHiTec-2018 defence exhibition in Armenia, adding that the co-operation “has been agreed with Russia’s Defence Ministry in accordance with the established procedure”.
According to TASS, MRS manufacturer Splav, a subsidiary of Tecmash, announced in February 2017 that it had developed a project “on its own initiative” to create a UAV that can be launched from inside a munition launched from the Smerch.
http://www.janes.com/article/78990/...ocket-launched-reconnaissance-uav-says-report
Russia’s Tecmash Research and Production Group has teamed up with China to continue carrying out experimental design to develop a reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is launched from inside a munition launched by the 9K58 Smerch multiple rocket system (MRS), Alexander Kochkin, the company’s deputy CEO, was quoted by the TASS news agency as saying on 30 March.
"Joint experimental design work with the Chinese side is under way," he said during the ArmHiTec-2018 defence exhibition in Armenia, adding that the co-operation “has been agreed with Russia’s Defence Ministry in accordance with the established procedure”.
According to TASS, MRS manufacturer Splav, a subsidiary of Tecmash, announced in February 2017 that it had developed a project “on its own initiative” to create a UAV that can be launched from inside a munition launched from the Smerch.
http://www.janes.com/article/78990/...ocket-launched-reconnaissance-uav-says-report
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China's military leadership has pledged its support to Russia as tensions between Moscow and the West further deteriorate into diplomatic isolation, economic sanctions and dueling defense drills.
In his first visit to Russia, newly appointed Chinese Defense Minister Wei Feng attended the seventh Moscow International Security Conference accompanied by a delegation of other high-level military officials. Emphasizing that his trip was coordinated directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Wei said that he had two major messages for Russia at a time when both nations were attempting to modernize their armed forces and strengthen their hands in global affairs in spite of U.S. fears.
"I am visiting Russia as a new defense minister of China to show the world a high level of development of our bilateral relations and firm determination of our armed forces to strengthen strategic cooperation," Wei said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, according to the state-run Tass Russian News Agency.
"Second, to support the Russian side in organizing the Moscow International Security Conference the Chinese side has come to show Americans the close ties between the armed forces of China and Russia, especially in this situation. We’ve come to support you," he added. "The Chinese side is ready to express with the Russian side our common concerns and common position on important international problems at international venues as well."
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart command what's often considered the world's second and third most powerful armed forces, respectively, behind the U.S. While the Pentagon has managed to retain a comfortable lead against its leading competitors, Moscow and Beijing have coordinated closely as they both aim to close this gap and check U.S. influence abroad.
As Russia showed off its military prowess by declaring victory in the Syrian conflictand boosting its military power across Europe, China has invested in international infrastructure projects—especially across Asia and Africa—and expanded its presence in the Pacific. Both countries argue they are looking to work with and not against the U.S., but Washington has viewed their rise with suspicion and has taken countermeasures against perceived challenges to the international order it has traditionally dominated for decades.
In addition to boosting its own military power in Europe and Asia, the U.S. has portrayed growing Russian and Chinese influence abroad as an assault on democracy. The West has singled out Russia especially, accusing it of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential race and other foreign elections.
Washington has also charged Moscow with being behind cyber attacks and physical attacks, including the poisoning of ex-Soviet intelligence officer Sergei Skripal who was arrested for being a double agent for London before being released in a 2010 spy swap and moving to the U.K.
The nerve agent attack, which targeted both Skripal and his daughter, has led a number of Western countries and their allies to expel more than 100 Russian diplomats and close consulates. Russia has responded in kind, denying responsibility and accusing the U.K. of denying it access to the investigation.
When asked about the global reaction to the case, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang urged "that the relevant parties shall sort out the facts behind the Skripal incident at an early date and properly resolve disputes based on mutual respect and equal-footed consultation," during a regular press conferenceTuesday.
"The international community is challenged on so many fronts today. Cold War mentality and group confrontation is the last thing we need. We should all work together to preserve world peace, stability and security and build a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, equality, justice and win-win cooperation," he added.
Russia has also suggested that the U.S. or the U.K. may be the true culprit behind the attack against Skripal in a bid to frame the Kremlin. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Rossiya-24 station on Thursday that "the Skripal affair was used in order to tighten the ranks of the European Union and NATO, which loosened lately, and to inject another portion of Russophobia" ahead of the Western military alliance's Brussels summit in July, Tass reported.
In response to Wei's visit, his Russian counterpart also stressed better relations between the two countries, which once formed the world's largest and most powerful communist alliance before falling out in the 1960s. With both Putin and Xi having been re-elected last month, the two presidents have successfully consolidated power in their respective countries.
"Thanks to the efforts of the leaders of our countries, the ties between Russia and China are now reaching a new and unprecedented level, becoming an important factor in ensuring peace and international security," Shoigu said, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
http://www.newsweek.com/china-military-tells-russia-weve-come-support-you-against-us-870070
In his first visit to Russia, newly appointed Chinese Defense Minister Wei Feng attended the seventh Moscow International Security Conference accompanied by a delegation of other high-level military officials. Emphasizing that his trip was coordinated directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Wei said that he had two major messages for Russia at a time when both nations were attempting to modernize their armed forces and strengthen their hands in global affairs in spite of U.S. fears.
"I am visiting Russia as a new defense minister of China to show the world a high level of development of our bilateral relations and firm determination of our armed forces to strengthen strategic cooperation," Wei said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, according to the state-run Tass Russian News Agency.
"Second, to support the Russian side in organizing the Moscow International Security Conference the Chinese side has come to show Americans the close ties between the armed forces of China and Russia, especially in this situation. We’ve come to support you," he added. "The Chinese side is ready to express with the Russian side our common concerns and common position on important international problems at international venues as well."
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart command what's often considered the world's second and third most powerful armed forces, respectively, behind the U.S. While the Pentagon has managed to retain a comfortable lead against its leading competitors, Moscow and Beijing have coordinated closely as they both aim to close this gap and check U.S. influence abroad.
As Russia showed off its military prowess by declaring victory in the Syrian conflictand boosting its military power across Europe, China has invested in international infrastructure projects—especially across Asia and Africa—and expanded its presence in the Pacific. Both countries argue they are looking to work with and not against the U.S., but Washington has viewed their rise with suspicion and has taken countermeasures against perceived challenges to the international order it has traditionally dominated for decades.
In addition to boosting its own military power in Europe and Asia, the U.S. has portrayed growing Russian and Chinese influence abroad as an assault on democracy. The West has singled out Russia especially, accusing it of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential race and other foreign elections.
Washington has also charged Moscow with being behind cyber attacks and physical attacks, including the poisoning of ex-Soviet intelligence officer Sergei Skripal who was arrested for being a double agent for London before being released in a 2010 spy swap and moving to the U.K.
The nerve agent attack, which targeted both Skripal and his daughter, has led a number of Western countries and their allies to expel more than 100 Russian diplomats and close consulates. Russia has responded in kind, denying responsibility and accusing the U.K. of denying it access to the investigation.
When asked about the global reaction to the case, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang urged "that the relevant parties shall sort out the facts behind the Skripal incident at an early date and properly resolve disputes based on mutual respect and equal-footed consultation," during a regular press conferenceTuesday.
"The international community is challenged on so many fronts today. Cold War mentality and group confrontation is the last thing we need. We should all work together to preserve world peace, stability and security and build a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, equality, justice and win-win cooperation," he added.
Russia has also suggested that the U.S. or the U.K. may be the true culprit behind the attack against Skripal in a bid to frame the Kremlin. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Rossiya-24 station on Thursday that "the Skripal affair was used in order to tighten the ranks of the European Union and NATO, which loosened lately, and to inject another portion of Russophobia" ahead of the Western military alliance's Brussels summit in July, Tass reported.
In response to Wei's visit, his Russian counterpart also stressed better relations between the two countries, which once formed the world's largest and most powerful communist alliance before falling out in the 1960s. With both Putin and Xi having been re-elected last month, the two presidents have successfully consolidated power in their respective countries.
"Thanks to the efforts of the leaders of our countries, the ties between Russia and China are now reaching a new and unprecedented level, becoming an important factor in ensuring peace and international security," Shoigu said, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
http://www.newsweek.com/china-military-tells-russia-weve-come-support-you-against-us-870070
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..this article is from the Navy Times(US Navy)...follow the link for the full Monty. the Chinese boards claim she's going to sea on the 28th of April.;
China's newest carrier ready for sea trails
China’s will put its first natively-built aircraft carrier to sea for the first time later this month, sources close to the Chinese military told the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.
China put their first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, which was purchased as an unfinished hulk from the Ukraine in the late 1990s, into active service in 2012. It was declared combat ready in 2016.
In a controversial January move, China sent the Liaoning and an escort group through the Taiwan Strait, raising international concern about China’s intentions.
The new, yet-to-be-named Type 001A ship is being built at the northern Chinese city of Dalian by the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
It features a ski-jump bow to launch aircraft, just like the Liaoning. But there will be no flying, the report said, until much later in development.
The goal of the initial trials will be to test the aircraft carrier’s shipboard systems, to include engineering and damage control, as well as radar and communication systems.
China's newest carrier ready for sea trails
China’s will put its first natively-built aircraft carrier to sea for the first time later this month, sources close to the Chinese military told the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.
China put their first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, which was purchased as an unfinished hulk from the Ukraine in the late 1990s, into active service in 2012. It was declared combat ready in 2016.
In a controversial January move, China sent the Liaoning and an escort group through the Taiwan Strait, raising international concern about China’s intentions.
The new, yet-to-be-named Type 001A ship is being built at the northern Chinese city of Dalian by the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
It features a ski-jump bow to launch aircraft, just like the Liaoning. But there will be no flying, the report said, until much later in development.
The goal of the initial trials will be to test the aircraft carrier’s shipboard systems, to include engineering and damage control, as well as radar and communication systems.
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Anyone here interested in the PLA Navy's new Type 55 guided-missile destroyer?
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/dipl...ain-battleship-chinas-new-generation-aircraft
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/dipl...ain-battleship-chinas-new-generation-aircraft
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And another interesting news from this side of the world. The Chinese Coast Guard is officially under the auspices of the People's Armed Police and hence, made part of its Armed Forces. This is a highly feature article from "War On The Rocks".
https://warontherocks.com/2018/04/china-welcomes-its-newest-armed-force-the-coast-guard/
https://warontherocks.com/2018/04/china-welcomes-its-newest-armed-force-the-coast-guard/
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Interesting they are building the hulls of these ships with steel Alloy rather than aluminium alloys, quoting the fire aboard the USS Belknap in 1975 and battle damage to Britain’s Royal Navy ships during the 1982 Falklands war.
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^^ I have no doubt they are following the western nation's lead with warship construction. Even USS Belknap had a steel hull but was all aluminium alloy above 1 deck, i.e. the superstructure. When she caught fire she basically melted in a fire that, in an all steel/steel alloy vessel would in all likelihood and with an efficient firefighting team, not have been such a catastrophic result.
But TBH the lessons were not learned until the Falkland's war which showed the shortcomings in vessel construction, damage control and firefighting setups in actual combat. I know that after the Falkland's my navy (R.A.N.) had a major rethink in all areas of ship survival, being DC, firefighting etc. Basically warship designers had to "relearn" the lessons of WW2 again as reinforced by the lessons from the Falklands.
Unfortunately failing to learn from history dooms one to repeat it, with the cost of lives lost to relearn old skills that should still hold true
But TBH the lessons were not learned until the Falkland's war which showed the shortcomings in vessel construction, damage control and firefighting setups in actual combat. I know that after the Falkland's my navy (R.A.N.) had a major rethink in all areas of ship survival, being DC, firefighting etc. Basically warship designers had to "relearn" the lessons of WW2 again as reinforced by the lessons from the Falklands.
Unfortunately failing to learn from history dooms one to repeat it, with the cost of lives lost to relearn old skills that should still hold true
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Chinese Defense Ministry demands halt of US arms sales to Taiwan
China has opposed the United States selling weapons to Taiwan, after the administration of US President Donald Trump agreed to provide the self-ruled island nation with military technology to help it build its own submarines.
China's Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian in a statement on Monday demanded that the Trump administration "halt all forms of military links between the United States and Taiwan, as well as all forms of weapon sales to Taiwan."
"China's military has the ability and determination to defeat all attempts to separate our country, and will adopt all necessary measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," the statement read.
The remarks come after Taiwan's Central News Agency reported on Saturday that the US State Department had approved the marketing license required for American manufacturers to sell submarine technology to Taiwan and assist it with submarine development.
A State Department official said the agency continued to review Taiwan's defense needs and referred questions about specific procurement plans to Taiwanese authorities MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...presstv01.htm?_m=3n.002a.2261.ph0ao0037n.22yl
China has opposed the United States selling weapons to Taiwan, after the administration of US President Donald Trump agreed to provide the self-ruled island nation with military technology to help it build its own submarines.
China's Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian in a statement on Monday demanded that the Trump administration "halt all forms of military links between the United States and Taiwan, as well as all forms of weapon sales to Taiwan."
"China's military has the ability and determination to defeat all attempts to separate our country, and will adopt all necessary measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," the statement read.
The remarks come after Taiwan's Central News Agency reported on Saturday that the US State Department had approved the marketing license required for American manufacturers to sell submarine technology to Taiwan and assist it with submarine development.
A State Department official said the agency continued to review Taiwan's defense needs and referred questions about specific procurement plans to Taiwanese authorities MORE
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Well China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country again, but many Taiwanese want a separate nation.
The dispute with China has left relations frayed and a constant threat of a violent flare up that could drag the US into the fray, this could escalate that risk.
The dispute with China has left relations frayed and a constant threat of a violent flare up that could drag the US into the fray, this could escalate that risk.
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New military rules stress Xi thought
BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China has issued a set of revised regulations on the fundamental rules governing the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which stress Xi Jinping thought on strengthening the armed forces.
The regulations included rules on military discipline, training management, soldiers' weight standards, use of mobile phones and the Internet as well as the use of gun-firing salutes to pay respect to martyrs.
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), signed orders to publish three regulations on the military's interior order, code of conduct and military formation.
The three revised regulations, which underlined the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over the people's armed forces, will take effect from May 1.
The regulation on interior order has been revised to enhance the political loyalty of the armed forces, strengthen them through reform and technology and run them in accordance with law. It also underlined a greater focus on combat. ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...416-pdo02.htm?_m=3n.002a.2267.ph0ao0037n.235r
President lauds U.S. license approval for Taiwan submarine plan
Taipei, April 16 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (???) said Monday that U.S. government approval for granting marketing licenses for American firms to sell Taiwan the technology it needs to build its own submarines will not only help Taiwan defend itself but will also help maintain peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
Tsai made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from members of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington-based conservative think tank, according to a statement released by the Presidential Office.
Tsai noted that she visited AEI in 2011 and said she was glad to see that John Bolton, an AEI senior fellow, began his tenure as the White House National Security Advisor earlier this month.
The United States is an important and reliable partner of Taiwan, and the two countries have close cooperation relations in the areas of politics, security, economy and culture ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...416-cna01.htm?_m=3n.002a.2267.ph0ao0037n.235w
BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China has issued a set of revised regulations on the fundamental rules governing the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which stress Xi Jinping thought on strengthening the armed forces.
The regulations included rules on military discipline, training management, soldiers' weight standards, use of mobile phones and the Internet as well as the use of gun-firing salutes to pay respect to martyrs.
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), signed orders to publish three regulations on the military's interior order, code of conduct and military formation.
The three revised regulations, which underlined the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over the people's armed forces, will take effect from May 1.
The regulation on interior order has been revised to enhance the political loyalty of the armed forces, strengthen them through reform and technology and run them in accordance with law. It also underlined a greater focus on combat. ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...416-pdo02.htm?_m=3n.002a.2267.ph0ao0037n.235r
President lauds U.S. license approval for Taiwan submarine plan
Taipei, April 16 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (???) said Monday that U.S. government approval for granting marketing licenses for American firms to sell Taiwan the technology it needs to build its own submarines will not only help Taiwan defend itself but will also help maintain peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
Tsai made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from members of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington-based conservative think tank, according to a statement released by the Presidential Office.
Tsai noted that she visited AEI in 2011 and said she was glad to see that John Bolton, an AEI senior fellow, began his tenure as the White House National Security Advisor earlier this month.
The United States is an important and reliable partner of Taiwan, and the two countries have close cooperation relations in the areas of politics, security, economy and culture ...MORE
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China's fighter jet J-10C begins combat duty
BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China's new multi-role fighter jet J-10C began combat duty Monday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force announced.
Equipped with an advanced avionics system and various airborne weapons, the domestically-developed fighter has airstrike capabilities within medium and close range and is capable of precisely striking land and maritime targets, the air force said in a statement.
It is China's third-generation supersonic fighter and made its debut when the PLA marked its 90th anniversary in July 2017 at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The fighter will enrich the air force's offensive and defensive system and improve its capability to fulfill duties and missions, according to the statement.
Shen Jinke, a spokesperson for the PLA air force, said that the air force will advance training and war readiness, and sharpen its striking, defensive, and air delivery capabilities. It will also firmly safeguard China's airspace security and national strategic interests in the new era, Shen said.
The new jet is modified from the J-10 fighter jet and will help improve the air force's fighting and war-readiness capabilities, said Wang Mingzhi, a military expert.
The air force is gradually building a combat system adapted to the need of informationized air warfare, comprised of heavy air superiority fighters such as J-11 series, multi-role fighters such as J-10 series and J-16, new-generation stealth fighters such as J-20, and medium and long-range bombers such as H-6K, Wang said
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...417-pdo02.htm?_m=3n.002a.2268.ph0ao0037n.2369
BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China's new multi-role fighter jet J-10C began combat duty Monday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force announced.
Equipped with an advanced avionics system and various airborne weapons, the domestically-developed fighter has airstrike capabilities within medium and close range and is capable of precisely striking land and maritime targets, the air force said in a statement.
It is China's third-generation supersonic fighter and made its debut when the PLA marked its 90th anniversary in July 2017 at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The fighter will enrich the air force's offensive and defensive system and improve its capability to fulfill duties and missions, according to the statement.
Shen Jinke, a spokesperson for the PLA air force, said that the air force will advance training and war readiness, and sharpen its striking, defensive, and air delivery capabilities. It will also firmly safeguard China's airspace security and national strategic interests in the new era, Shen said.
The new jet is modified from the J-10 fighter jet and will help improve the air force's fighting and war-readiness capabilities, said Wang Mingzhi, a military expert.
The air force is gradually building a combat system adapted to the need of informationized air warfare, comprised of heavy air superiority fighters such as J-11 series, multi-role fighters such as J-10 series and J-16, new-generation stealth fighters such as J-20, and medium and long-range bombers such as H-6K, Wang said
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A China-U.S. Trade War Would See Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and Brazil Suffer
Container trucks drive along a pier at the Port of Taipei on October 9, 2012. Taiwan relies heavily on exports and trade with China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin may soon visit Beijing to help settle a ballooning trade dispute, Chinese officials and their media said Monday. New import tariffs, as the plans are drawn now, would hit 1,333 Chinese goods headed to the United States and at least 106 high-value items from the United States destined for China. U.S. President Donald Trump alleges that China has been an unfair trader.
Should the secretary swing through Malaysia and South Korea too? They stand to be affected by a Sino-U.S. trade war if one breaks out. China and the United States as the world’s two biggest economies can easily change the course of smaller, trade-reliant countries through actions not expressly aimed at them.
More on Forbes: The Trade War That Wasn’t: Tit-For-Tat Tariffs Are Unlikely To Have Any Real Effect
“The effects of a full-scale U.S.-China commercial slugfest would be global,” says Scott Kennedy, deputy director of the Freeman Chair in China Studies with the think tank Center for Strategic & International Studies. “Companies the world over are embedded in supply chains that run ...MORE
https://inhomelandsecurity.com/a-ch...ea-and-brazil-suffer&utm_campaign=20180425IHS
Container trucks drive along a pier at the Port of Taipei on October 9, 2012. Taiwan relies heavily on exports and trade with China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin may soon visit Beijing to help settle a ballooning trade dispute, Chinese officials and their media said Monday. New import tariffs, as the plans are drawn now, would hit 1,333 Chinese goods headed to the United States and at least 106 high-value items from the United States destined for China. U.S. President Donald Trump alleges that China has been an unfair trader.
Should the secretary swing through Malaysia and South Korea too? They stand to be affected by a Sino-U.S. trade war if one breaks out. China and the United States as the world’s two biggest economies can easily change the course of smaller, trade-reliant countries through actions not expressly aimed at them.
More on Forbes: The Trade War That Wasn’t: Tit-For-Tat Tariffs Are Unlikely To Have Any Real Effect
“The effects of a full-scale U.S.-China commercial slugfest would be global,” says Scott Kennedy, deputy director of the Freeman Chair in China Studies with the think tank Center for Strategic & International Studies. “Companies the world over are embedded in supply chains that run ...MORE
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US Calls China's Use of Lasers in Djibouti 'True Threat'
The United States is promising to hold China to account for what officials describe as a dangerous and reckless use of lasers near a U.S. military base in Africa.
"There will be near-term and long-term consequences," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters Thursday when asked about Beijing's use of high-powered, military-grade lasers to repeatedly target U.S. aircraft flying over the east African country of Djibouti.
According to U.S. defense officials, the lasers were fired from the Chinese military base in Doraleh on at least three occasions, resulting in minor eye injuries for two American pilots.
"They are very serious incidents," Chief Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White told reporters Thursday.
"This activity poses a true threat to our airmen," she said, noting the United States had lodged a formal protest with the Chinese government. "We expect China to investigate it thoroughly ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/mili...503-voa02.htm?_m=3n.002a.2282.ph0ao0037n.23mz
China 'backs North Korean efforts for denuclearization'
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country fully supports North Korea's efforts to bring about denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, some two weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that Pyongyang would suspend its nuclear and missile tests and dismantle a nuclear test site.
The Chinese foreign minister made the remark during a meeting with his North Korean counterpart, Ri Yong-ho, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang during a rare visit to the North on Wednesday.
"China is willing to strengthen communication with North Korea and continue to play a positive role in seeking a political solution to the Korean Peninsula issue," Wang said.
On April 20, Kim said his country's quest for missile and nuclear weapons capability was "complete" and it "no longer needs" to test its weapons capabilities. He said he would thus ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/...presstv01.htm?_m=3n.002a.2282.ph0ao0037n.23nj
The United States is promising to hold China to account for what officials describe as a dangerous and reckless use of lasers near a U.S. military base in Africa.
"There will be near-term and long-term consequences," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters Thursday when asked about Beijing's use of high-powered, military-grade lasers to repeatedly target U.S. aircraft flying over the east African country of Djibouti.
According to U.S. defense officials, the lasers were fired from the Chinese military base in Doraleh on at least three occasions, resulting in minor eye injuries for two American pilots.
"They are very serious incidents," Chief Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White told reporters Thursday.
"This activity poses a true threat to our airmen," she said, noting the United States had lodged a formal protest with the Chinese government. "We expect China to investigate it thoroughly ...MORE
https://www.globalsecurity.org/mili...503-voa02.htm?_m=3n.002a.2282.ph0ao0037n.23mz
China 'backs North Korean efforts for denuclearization'
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country fully supports North Korea's efforts to bring about denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, some two weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that Pyongyang would suspend its nuclear and missile tests and dismantle a nuclear test site.
The Chinese foreign minister made the remark during a meeting with his North Korean counterpart, Ri Yong-ho, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang during a rare visit to the North on Wednesday.
"China is willing to strengthen communication with North Korea and continue to play a positive role in seeking a political solution to the Korean Peninsula issue," Wang said.
On April 20, Kim said his country's quest for missile and nuclear weapons capability was "complete" and it "no longer needs" to test its weapons capabilities. He said he would thus ...MORE
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China Denies Firing Lasers at US Planes in Djibouti
China is denying accusations that it fired military-grade lasers at U.S. planes landing at Camp Lemonnier, in the East African nation of Djibouti.
Hua Chunying, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, told reporters on Friday that U.S. allegations that the pilots suffered minor injuries after Chinese nationals aimed high-powered lasers at them were "completely inconsistent with the facts."
In a written response to VOA, China's Ministry of National Defense said, "The Chinese side has refuted the untrue allegations made by the United States through official channels."
At a news conference Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson Dana White said the U.S. is "confident" Chinese nationals are behind two recent incidents involving four-engine military transport planes making their landings. ...MORE
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China is denying accusations that it fired military-grade lasers at U.S. planes landing at Camp Lemonnier, in the East African nation of Djibouti.
Hua Chunying, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, told reporters on Friday that U.S. allegations that the pilots suffered minor injuries after Chinese nationals aimed high-powered lasers at them were "completely inconsistent with the facts."
In a written response to VOA, China's Ministry of National Defense said, "The Chinese side has refuted the untrue allegations made by the United States through official channels."
At a news conference Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson Dana White said the U.S. is "confident" Chinese nationals are behind two recent incidents involving four-engine military transport planes making their landings. ...MORE
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China's J-20 Fifth-Gen Fighter Successfully Completes Combat Training at Sea
Over-the-sea combat training of China's new stealth fighter should help dispel Western defense analysts' doubts about the plane's combat readiness.
People's Liberation Army Air Force spokesperson Shen Jinke confirmed Wednesday that the Chengdu J-20, China's most advanced fighter aircraft, has completed a new stage of testing.
"The J-20 has conducted a combat training mission in sea areas for the first time, and this has further strengthened the comprehensive combat capability of the PLAAF," Shen said, according to Xinhua.
The spokesperson noted that pilot training for the J-20 training has been going smoothly, and that the plane has been involved combat training with other aircraft, including the Shenyang J-16 multirole strike fighter and the J-10C multirole fighter, since entering into service last fall.
"The J-20's combat training at sea will help the PLAAF better execute its duty to safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," Shen stressed.
Commenting on Wednesday's drills, Chinese military observer Song Zhongping told Global Times that training at sea was essential for the J-20, given that in addition to its air combat role, the fighter is expected to come up against sea- and ground-based targets in the event of war. ...MORE
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Over-the-sea combat training of China's new stealth fighter should help dispel Western defense analysts' doubts about the plane's combat readiness.
People's Liberation Army Air Force spokesperson Shen Jinke confirmed Wednesday that the Chengdu J-20, China's most advanced fighter aircraft, has completed a new stage of testing.
"The J-20 has conducted a combat training mission in sea areas for the first time, and this has further strengthened the comprehensive combat capability of the PLAAF," Shen said, according to Xinhua.
The spokesperson noted that pilot training for the J-20 training has been going smoothly, and that the plane has been involved combat training with other aircraft, including the Shenyang J-16 multirole strike fighter and the J-10C multirole fighter, since entering into service last fall.
"The J-20's combat training at sea will help the PLAAF better execute its duty to safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," Shen stressed.
Commenting on Wednesday's drills, Chinese military observer Song Zhongping told Global Times that training at sea was essential for the J-20, given that in addition to its air combat role, the fighter is expected to come up against sea- and ground-based targets in the event of war. ...MORE
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China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier sets out for sea trials
1st home-built aircraft carrier likely to be delivered this year
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier set out to sea from a port outside the Dalian Shipyard Sunday morning to begin its first sea trial, as experts said the carrier will likely be delivered to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy by the end of this year.
The aircraft carrier cast off from a port in Dalian at 5:30 am Sunday. It was assisted by several tug boats and accompanied by a fireworks display and the vessel's full-throated horn. At 7:14 am the carrier made a successful turn and headed out to sea, disappearing in the fog at 7:30 am.
Many locals and tourists came to the port to take photos of the ship's maiden voyage.
The sea trials are being conducted by the shipbuilder and will test the ship's basic systems, including power, communication, fire safety and electro-mechanical functions, Song Zhongping, a military expert and TV commentator, told the Global Times on Sunday.
The PLA Daily reported on Sunday that the first sea trial will mainly focus on testing the reliability and stability of the ship's power systems.
"Weapon systems and carrier-based aircraft are unlikely to be part of the first sea trial. Combat capability tests will be carried out after the carrier is delivered to the navy. The builder needs about six months to finish its testing, which means we can expect to receive the ship by the end of this year," Song said. ...MORE
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1st home-built aircraft carrier likely to be delivered this year
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier set out to sea from a port outside the Dalian Shipyard Sunday morning to begin its first sea trial, as experts said the carrier will likely be delivered to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy by the end of this year.
The aircraft carrier cast off from a port in Dalian at 5:30 am Sunday. It was assisted by several tug boats and accompanied by a fireworks display and the vessel's full-throated horn. At 7:14 am the carrier made a successful turn and headed out to sea, disappearing in the fog at 7:30 am.
Many locals and tourists came to the port to take photos of the ship's maiden voyage.
The sea trials are being conducted by the shipbuilder and will test the ship's basic systems, including power, communication, fire safety and electro-mechanical functions, Song Zhongping, a military expert and TV commentator, told the Global Times on Sunday.
The PLA Daily reported on Sunday that the first sea trial will mainly focus on testing the reliability and stability of the ship's power systems.
"Weapon systems and carrier-based aircraft are unlikely to be part of the first sea trial. Combat capability tests will be carried out after the carrier is delivered to the navy. The builder needs about six months to finish its testing, which means we can expect to receive the ship by the end of this year," Song said. ...MORE
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China's J-20 fighter jets will be serialized
China's stealth fighter J-20 will be serialized to increase capabilities, said Yang Wei, chief designer of the warcraft.
J-20 is only the beginning, and it will bring more change and innovation in the future, Yang continued. The aircraft is not only a reliable weapon in war, but also a product that promotes the development of China's electronics industry. Yang added that it indicates a path of China's independent innovation, which is critical for the country's future progress.
After the stealth fighter was commissioned as part of the country's air force combat service, a number of excellent pilots, commanders, and combat support personnel have been trained.
According to Yang, older generations of the warcraft require a great deal of effort from the pilots to control, while the latest generations, with improved performance, allow the pilots to focus more on combat.
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China's stealth fighter J-20 will be serialized to increase capabilities, said Yang Wei, chief designer of the warcraft.
J-20 is only the beginning, and it will bring more change and innovation in the future, Yang continued. The aircraft is not only a reliable weapon in war, but also a product that promotes the development of China's electronics industry. Yang added that it indicates a path of China's independent innovation, which is critical for the country's future progress.
After the stealth fighter was commissioned as part of the country's air force combat service, a number of excellent pilots, commanders, and combat support personnel have been trained.
According to Yang, older generations of the warcraft require a great deal of effort from the pilots to control, while the latest generations, with improved performance, allow the pilots to focus more on combat.
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China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier completes sea trials
China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier has completed all sea trials successfully, Hu Wenming, chairman of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), said on June 19, ThePaper.cn reported.
The ship set out and began sea trials ahead of schedule, completing all trials in advance of its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Experts predict it will arrive with the PLA before the end of the year
The CSIC has made major headway in manufacturing new equipment and applying new technologies; the quality of all key projects is under control and all work is proceeding in an orderly manner, Hu disclosed.
The ship is China's second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, and its construction began in 2013. It set out to sea near the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning province on May 13, 2018.
The ship is China's second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, and its construction began in 2013. It set out to sea near the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning province on May 13, 2018. ...MORE
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China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier has completed all sea trials successfully, Hu Wenming, chairman of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), said on June 19, ThePaper.cn reported.
The ship set out and began sea trials ahead of schedule, completing all trials in advance of its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Experts predict it will arrive with the PLA before the end of the year
The CSIC has made major headway in manufacturing new equipment and applying new technologies; the quality of all key projects is under control and all work is proceeding in an orderly manner, Hu disclosed.
The ship is China's second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, and its construction began in 2013. It set out to sea near the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning province on May 13, 2018.
The ship is China's second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, and its construction began in 2013. It set out to sea near the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning province on May 13, 2018. ...MORE
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I'm not sure the Chinese have completed sea-trials as of yet. They ship was at sea initially for 3-4 days. She returned to Dalian and was immediately dry docked. The drydock was recently flooded and he ship may soon return to sea for more sea-trials.
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