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China flexes military muscle in Indo-Pacific, testing US and allies

  • China has conducted naval drills in the South Pacific and the Indo-Pacific, including live-fire exercises near Taiwan, prompting concerns from regional nations.
  • The drills led to flight disruptions and were carried out 346 nautical miles from Australia, forcing flight rerouting.
  • Chinese officials described the naval drills as routine, while Australia and New Zealand expressed serious concerns over the unexpected military presence.
  • Experts view China's military exercises as disruptive, signaling intentions to test U.S. Responses and assert dominance in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Global TimesGlobal Times

Three Chinese Type 055 large destroyers train in different sea regions, demonstrate tactical flexibility: expert

Three Type 055 destroyers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have been recently conducting separate training exercises in the Yellow Sea, South Pacific, and South China Sea. Experts called the Type 055 the world’s best destroyer in terms of comprehensive capabilities, and multiple ships of this class offer the PLA Navy tactical flexibilities in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and interests.

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B-1B Lancer Bombers and F-35 Fighters are Drilling for War in China’s Backyard

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Articles On: Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Combat Robots, National Labs, Cambodia, and Australia

Articles on the comprehensive military modernization and expansion program undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party, which supports an increasingly aggressive foreign policy and threatens the safety of China's neighbors.

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Worthy Christian NewsWorthy Christian News

China Flexes Muscles In Indo-Pacific Region

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News MANILA (Worthy News) – China is flexing its military muscles in the Indo-Pacific region, with pilots of civilian aircraft anxiously hearing about Chinese live-fire naval exercises while on the ground in the Philippines, suspected high-profile Chinese spies were detained. Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, Wor…

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ThePatriotLight - China’s military puts Pacific on notice as U.S. priorities shift

ThePatriotLight - TAIPEI – China has in recent weeks staged military drills off Australia and Vietnam, sending pointed warnings near and far. Neither was a full-fledged exercise. But taken together, China’s recent shows of force, experts said, conveyed a message: the region must not ignore Beijing’s power and claims.Three Chinese naval ships, including a cruiser with 112 missile tubes, showed up in the waters near Australia last week, only annou…

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Focus TaiwanFocus Taiwan

China's drills reflect 'gunboat diplomacy' to counter U.S.: Scholars - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, March 1 (CNA) The Chinese military is engaging in "gunboat diplomacy" by holding unannounced live-fire drills near Taiwan as well as Australia and New Zealand to demonstrate its intent on counterbalancing the United States, scholars told CNA.

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