Kazakhstan Supports China on Taiwan Issue
Kazakhstan supports the “one China” principle that China pursues. Intelligence reports suggest that China may launch an attack on Taiwan in March.
China News
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Analysis
Taiwan's Presidential Election, China's war with the U.S.?
The presidential election in Taiwan further strains relations between the two Chinese states and underlines the risk of war that would trap the U.S.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Pakistan Wants Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighters
According to PAF Commander Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar’s statement, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is interested in acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter jet.
Air
Navy / Maritime
China Builds its Ninth AG600M Amphibious Aircraft
Increasing concerns in Japan, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) has built nine AG600M aircraft by the end of 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Bilateral Relations
China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan
China and Russia conducted their joint strategic maritime air patrol near Japan for the second time in 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Chinese Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Starts Catapult Tests
Images of Type 003 (Also called Fujian) Aircraft Carrier conducting tests of its catapult have surfaced in Chinese social media.
Navy / Maritime
Thailand Transforms Subs Acquisition Program to Frigates
Thai Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng has announced the suspension of the project to purchase the S26T diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) from China.
Bilateral Relations
China Explores Turkish Defence Industry
Turkish-Chinese relations were intense for over a millennium until Turks immigrated to Anatolia. China’s interest in Turkiye re-gains momentum.
Weapon / Missile
Chinese Navy Tests Electromagnetic Railgun
The Chinese Navy tested an electromagnetic railgun to launch projectiles at “very high” speed and precision. U.S. Navy had abandoned the project.
Unmanned Systems
Bilateral Relations
India Bans the Use of Chinese Parts at UAVs
India has banned domestic military drone manufacturers from using Chinese-made components with concerns about security vulnerabilities.
Country
Unmanned Systems
China Temporarily Limits UAV and its Subcomponent Exports
China announced the limitations for the exports of UAVs and subcomponents used for military purposes.
Unmanned Systems
A Quadruped Robot Barak Enters Turkish Market
Turkish- Chinese cooperation brought Quadruped Barak into the Turkish Market. The robot dog may conduct missions where others’ activities are limited.
Navy / Maritime
China Delivers Final Type 054 A/P Frigates To PN
China's Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard delivered two Type 054A/P frigates to the Pakistan Navy with a ceremony held in Shangai, China.
Bilateral Relations
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Visits China
Pakistan’s Chief of the Army visits China to hold meetings with the leadership of the People’s Liberation Army to discuss the future of military cooperation.
