World Oct 16 President Xi Jinping calls for Chinese military growth as party congress opens By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
World Aug 09 Taiwan warns China military drills show ambitions to control western Pacific The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade. By Johnson Lai, Associated Press
World Aug 19 Watch 3:49 Nearly 2 million protest in Hong Kong, as Chinese forces gather near the border 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… By Bruce Harrison
World Aug 15 Watch 3:51 With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests 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… By Bruce Harrison
World Sep 03 China to cut 300,000 troops for ‘slimmer, more capable’ armed forces 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. By News Desk
Jun 01 Watch 6:57 How far should U.S. go in South China Sea territory dispute? By PBS NewsHour 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
May 20 A guide to U.S. allegations of China cyberspying By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has brought unprecedented criminal charges against five officials in the Chinese military for hacking into private U.S. companies' systems and stealing trade secrets. It was the first time the U.S. has revealed any evidence the… Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch Xi Jinping Confirmed as Next Leader for China’s Communist Party and Military Xi Jinping is the next General Secretary of the Communist Party, who will lead China for the next decade. Though he acknowledged Chinese frustration with political corruption and a party out of touch, the new members of China's governing board… Continue watching