Test of Stealth Fighter Clouds Gates Visit to China

A jet test was conducted only hours before Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with President Hu Jintao.

Chinese stealth fighter revealed

Photos have appeared online showcasing China’s newest military toy: a prototype of a stealth fighter. The plane, China’s first stealth fighter, may prove that China’s military aviation programs may be advancing quicker than expected.

Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Proceed, U.S. Says

The U.S. relationship with Taiwan is one of the most serious diplomatic issues between China and the U.S.

China parade marks anniversary

Oct 1 - China puts up a spectacularly choreographed show of military might to mark the 60th anniversary of the birth of the People's Republic of China.

DPP condemns Beijing’s ‘intimidating’ display in Tiananmen Square parade

China’s ostentatious military parade yesterday in Beijing was “regrettable” and goes against the global trend, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said as it slammed China for trying to intimidate the world by showcasing its military prowess.

Mao’s Grandson Rises in Chinese Military

Mao Xinyu, Mao Zedong’s grandson and only surviving male heir, has become the youngest major-general in the People’s Liberation Army.

China Harassed U.S. Ship, the Pentagon Says

The Pentagon has lodged a formal protest with the government in Beijing, saying five Chinese ships harassed an American surveillance vessel in international waters.

U.S. and China Revive Military Talks

The Chinese had suspended senior-level military contacts with the United States in October, protesting the Bush administration’s $6.5 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

Optimism Grows for U.S.-China Military Talks

The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said he hoped a visit by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton would help resume high-level military exchanges with China.

Chinese Warships Sail, Loaded for Pirates

In China’s first modern deployment of battle-ready warships beyond the Pacific, a naval task force set out Friday to begin escorts and patrols in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden.

China’s Navy to Join Pirate Patrols

China’s first modern deployment of battle-ready warships left Friday to begin escorts and patrols in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, state media reported.

China Confirms Naval Role in Gulf of Aden

The Chinese government confirmed that it would send naval ships to the Gulf of Aden to help in the fight against piracy there.

China Considers Naval Mission Against Pirates in Gulf of Aden

In what would be the first active deployment of its warships beyond the Pacific, China appears set to send vessels to help fight pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

General Hints China’s Navy Wants to Add Carrier

The acquisition of an aircraft carrier would surely stoke tensions with the U.S. military and its allies in Asia.

Arms Deal to Taiwan Riles China

The $6 billion deal in advanced weapons elicited strong reactions from leaders in China on Saturday.

Russia and China Attack U.S. Missile Shield Plan

Dmitri A. Medvedev’s diplomacy in China may signal an intention to continue Russia’s assertive foreign policy.

Global Monitor Finds No Radioactive Leaks in Quake Zone

The finding supports reassurances by China and the United States that the giant earthquake of May 12 resulted in no nuclear releases.

Western Experts Monitor China’s Nuclear Sites for Signs of Earthquake Damage

China’s main centers for making and storing nuclear arms lie in the earthquake zone, leading Western experts to look for signs of any damage that might allow radioactivity to escape.

Chinese Soldiers Rush to Bolster Weakened Dams

The Chinese government said that the earthquake had damaged nearly 400 dams, and the death toll estimate rose to 15,000.

China troops boost quake rescue

May 14 - Thousands of extra troops head to Sichuan to join those already searching for survivors of the massive earthquake.

Some 30,000 additional troops are being sent to the stricken region where Monday's devastating earthquake of 7.9 magnitude flattened homes, schools, hospitals and factories.