Despite the expansion, China’s military remains riddled with corruption, and an ongoing purge may affect its short-term nuclear readiness, the Pentagon says.
Global demand for weapons is booming, but China’s big defense companies are losing revenue as purges, budget strains, and weak exports hit key programs.
Japan and Australia condemned the radar targeting as dangerous and destabilizing for the region, pointing to Beijing’s disregard for the rules-based order.
The patrol was conducted in accordance with international regulations, Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the South China Sea, said.
Fujian shows China’s carrier ambitions, but its conventional power, deck layout, and untested EM catapults raise doubts about how much punch it really brings.
The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.
Despite the expansion, China’s military remains riddled with corruption, and an ongoing purge may affect its short-term nuclear readiness, the Pentagon says.
Global demand for weapons is booming, but China’s big defense companies are losing revenue as purges, budget strains, and weak exports hit key programs.
Japan and Australia condemned the radar targeting as dangerous and destabilizing for the region, pointing to Beijing’s disregard for the rules-based order.
The patrol was conducted in accordance with international regulations, Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the South China Sea, said.
Fujian shows China’s carrier ambitions, but its conventional power, deck layout, and untested EM catapults raise doubts about how much punch it really brings.
The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.