World Apr 01 China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan By Huizhong Wu, Johnson Lai, Associated Press
World Nov 11 China building nuclear reactor to power new aircraft carrier, images and documents indicate For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers. By David Rising, Didi Tang, Associated Press
World Jun 17 Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China Sea confrontation China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China Sea. By David Rising, Associated Press
World Apr 10 Chinese military ‘ready to fight’ after completing combat exercises near Taiwan China’s military has declared it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S. last week. By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press
World Oct 16 President Xi Jinping calls for Chinese military growth as party congress opens Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party's control over society and the economy. By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
Aug 09 Taiwan warns China military drills show ambitions to control western Pacific By Johnson Lai, Associated Press The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 3:49 Nearly 2 million protest in Hong Kong, as Chinese forces gather near the border By Bruce Harrison In Hong Kong, nearly two million people took to the streets in a sweeping show of support for democracy in the Chinese territory. The demonstrations remained peaceful, and Hong Kong police praised the absence of violence. But Chinese military forces… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 3:51 With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests By Bruce Harrison Chinese military exercises Thursday near the border with Hong Kong reiterated the country’s waning patience with months of pro-democracy demonstrations, some turning violent. Beijing officials have referred to the protests as “terrorism,” and even some Hong Kong residents have grown… Continue watching
Sep 03 China to cut 300,000 troops for ‘slimmer, more capable’ armed forces By News Desk During a military parade marking 70 years since the end of World War II, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would cut 300,000 soldiers from the country’s 2-million-strong armed forces. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 6:57 How far should U.S. go in South China Sea territory dispute? By PBS News Hour President Obama and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter have urged China to curb activities in the disputed South China Sea territory. Vietnam and other allies have also been advised to ease off. Should the U.S. do more to tamp down growing… Continue watching