Tag: People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

China Conducts Sea and Air Combat Drills at Disputed Scarborough Shoal Amid Rising Tensions with Philippines

The Asia Live News Service - November 13, 2024
Due to the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, China conducted intensive sea and air combat drills near the contentious Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. This area—an expanse of reefs and rocks west of the Philippines’ Luzon Island—has been...
China’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Missile Firings (ICBM)

U.S.-China Arms Race: Xi Jinping Signals PLA Rocket Force’s Readiness for New-Age Conflict as U.S. Navy Raises Red Flags

The Asia Live News Service - October 20, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force to significantly enhance its "deterrence and combat capabilities" On October 19, 2024, This directive comes at a crucial time, with the Rocket Force embroiled in...
Chinese President Xi Jinping

China: Xi’s Power Consolidation in PLA

THE ASIA LIVE - January 23, 2024
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is facing a purge after senior officers were removed from the National People's Congress, China's parliament. This purge includes personnel from elite military establishments and the defense-industrial complex. The removal includes Lieutenant General Zhang Zhenzhong...