China’s PLA Kicks Off 2026 Combat Drills with High-Tech Edge
China’s PLA launched its 2026 training season in January, uniting all branches in combat-focused drills with AI, drones, and live-fire ops to boost readiness.
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China’s Embassy Slams UK Remarks on Taiwan Drills
The Chinese Embassy in London pushed back at the UK’s critique of PLA drills around the Taiwan region, insisting on the one-China principle and warning against separatist meddling.
PLA Shares New Drill Footage East of Taiwan Island
On December 30, the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command released new footage of joint drills east and south of Taiwan Island, showcasing amphibious ships, frigates, and drones.
PLA’s Eastern Command Holds Live-Fire Drills South of Taiwan Island
The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command held live-fire drills with ground, naval, air, and rocket units in waters south of Taiwan Island this Tuesday, hitting all their training goals.
PLA Daily Slams $11.1B US Arms Sale as No ‘Lifeline’ for Taiwan Separatists
PLA Daily blasted the record $11.1 billion US arms sale to the Taiwan region, warning it won’t shore up separatists and highlighting Beijing’s firm countermeasures.
China Urges Peace-Loving Nations to Contain Japan’s Rising Militarism
China’s defense ministry urges peace-loving nations to unite against the revival of Japanese militarism, warning it threatens regional and global stability.
Japan’s Nuclear Debate Sparks Regional Alarm
Senior Japanese officials have floated the idea of going nuclear, challenging postwar legal frameworks and NPT commitments, and raising regional security concerns.
China Urges Opposition to Japanese Nuclear Arms Remarks
China’s foreign ministry urges global pushback against a senior Japanese official’s call for nuclear weapons, as debates spark criticism from Tokyo to Seoul on Japan’s non-nuclear stance.
Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Weapon Talks
Russia opposes Japan’s talks on acquiring nuclear weapons, warning of regional militarization and countermeasures.
China Flags Japan’s Okinawa Radar Deal, Warns of Military Buildup
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson warns that Japan’s new radar deal in Okinawa could signal provocations to justify a military buildup.