Tag: Chinese Navy

China’s Aircraft Carriers: Political Theater Or Deadly Threat?

By Greg Torode (Reuters) – When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a…

By Greg Torode (Reuters) – When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a...

China’s Aircraft Carriers Play ‘Theatrical’ Role but So Far Pose Little Threat, Experts Say

By Greg Torode, Eduardo Baptista and Tim Kelly HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) – When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as…

By Greg Torode, Eduardo Baptista and Tim Kelly HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) – When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as...

China To Intensify South China Sea Drills

By Jacob Gu (Bloomberg) China’s military plans to conduct at least five drills in various areas that include waters off its coast and in the South China Sea, amid simmering tensions…

By Jacob Gu (Bloomberg) China’s military plans to conduct at least five drills in various areas that include waters off its coast and in the South China Sea, amid simmering tensions...

Chinese Surveillance Ship Docks in South African Port

By Antony Sguazzin and Prinesha Naidoo (Bloomberg) — A Chinese surveillance ship that can track rocket and spacecraft launches was docked at the eastern port of Durban this week, less than…

By Antony Sguazzin and Prinesha Naidoo (Bloomberg) — A Chinese surveillance ship that can track rocket and spacecraft launches was docked at the eastern port of Durban this week, less than...

China Sends Carrier Group Off Taiwan Ahead of US Meeting

TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Wednesday a Chinese aircraft carrier group was in the waters off the island’s southeast coast, the same day President Tsai Ing-wen was…

TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Wednesday a Chinese aircraft carrier group was in the waters off the island’s southeast coast, the same day President Tsai Ing-wen was...

Russia Says It Held Naval Drills With China And Iran

March 18 (Reuters) – Russia, China and Iran have completed three-way naval exercises in the Arabian Sea that included artillery fire at targets on the sea and in the air, the Russian…

March 18 (Reuters) – Russia, China and Iran have completed three-way naval exercises in the Arabian Sea that included artillery fire at targets on the sea and in the air, the Russian...

Over The South China Sea, Dispute Simmers Via Radios And Rhetoric

By Eloisa Lopez South China Sea, March 10 (Reuters) – As a Philippine coast guard aircraft flew over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, a message came in over…

By Eloisa Lopez South China Sea, March 10 (Reuters) – As a Philippine coast guard aircraft flew over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, a message came in over...

Philippines Says Chinese Navy Ship Spotted Near Disputed Island

MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea,…

MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea,...

China Says It Plans Naval Exercises With Russia, South Africa

Feb 19, 2023 (Bloomberg)–China said it will hold naval exercises with Russia and South Africa later this month to protect maritime economic activities. The drills will be held Feb. 20-27…

Feb 19, 2023 (Bloomberg)–China said it will hold naval exercises with Russia and South Africa later this month to protect maritime economic activities. The drills will be held Feb. 20-27...