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US And China Strengthen Communication To Prevent Conflict

US National Security Adviser meets with top Chinese military official to prevent conflicts over South China Sea and Taiwan, aiming to stabilize relations a...

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Biden Aide Sullivan Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official Thursday, Washington said.

International Business Times

Biden Aide Sullivan Lauds 'Rare' Talks With Chinese Military In Beijing

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan met a senior Chinese military official Thursday, praising the "rare" one-on-one as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with plans for presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to speak soon.

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Beijing warns against flexing of ‘gunboat muscles’ as US and Philippines begin military drills

The annual Balikatan, or ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 624

As the war enters its 624th day, these are the main developments.

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A top Chinese military official visits Moscow for talks on expanding ties

A senior Chinese military official is visiting Moscow and is hailing strong ties between the countries during a trip that underlined growing cooperation between them

The Independent UK

China Stands Ready to Partner With Russia on Security Threats, Military Official Says

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia made the remark during the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation

The Independent UK

Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future

The Independent UK

Russia’s Shoigu claims US fuelling tension to uphold ‘global dominance’

Speaking at security forum in Beijing, defence minister warns of growing risk of confrontation.

Al Jazeera

At China military forum, Russian defense minister accuses the US of fueling geopolitical tensions

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says the United States is fueling geopolitical tensions to uphold its “hegemony,” and he warns of the risk of confrontation between major countries

The Independent UK

Who is China’s defense minister and why is he missing?

BEIJING: Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu has disappeared from public view, adding to speculation about potential trouble within the upper echelons of the nation’s leadership.

The Times of India

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Shoigu Hails Relations with China as Pillar of Global Stability

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that relations between Russia and China were a major factor supporting global stability in the world today, the TASS news agency reported. "Bilateral relations between our countries have reached a new, unprecedented level and have become a major factor supporting global stability…

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Bangkok Post

US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

HONG KONG: General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Reuters

U.S.-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Bangkok Post

Cohesion over possible invasion

Chinese President Xi Jinping's new generals may have been selected for their political loyalty to him, but those ties could serve at least one vital military purpose in any Taiwan invasion plan: ensuring cohesion and decisiveness.

Reuters

Analysis-Need for speed: China Xi's new generals offer cohesion over possible Taiwan plans

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Factbox-China's new political elites and their connection to Xi

Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a third term as leader of China's ruling Communist Party and unveiled a new leadership team dominated by his allies, including the entire seven-member Politburo Standing Committee, which he heads.

Bangkok Post

Analysis: Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

HONG KONG: In his first two terms as commander of the world's largest military, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed sweeping changes to its structure, posture and potency.

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