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China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing tells Washington to ‘stop conniving and supporting Taiwan independence’.

Al Jazeera

US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks

A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.

International Business Times

Senior China, US Military Officials Hold 'In-depth' Talks

Senior military officials from China and the United States held "in-depth" talks on Tuesday, Beijing's defence ministry said.

International Business Times

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China Still Committed To 'Stable' US Ties, Xi Tells Sullivan

Jake Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also saw him meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.

Latin Times

Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing

Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan, who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser

The Guardian - UK

Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official

US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.

Al Jazeera

Top Biden Aide, Chinese Military Brass Clash On Taiwan In Beijing Talks

A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.

International Business Times

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US national security adviser meets top Chinese military official in Beijing

On the last day of his high-level visit to China, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday held a rare meeting with top Chinese military official Zhang Youxia underscoring efforts to increase military communications between the two rival powers. Sullivan’s three-day visit included a meeting with top Chinese diplomat…

France 24

US And China Strengthen Communication To Prevent Conflict

US National Security Adviser meets with top Chinese military official to prevent conflicts over South China Sea and Taiwan, aiming to stabilize relations a...

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Biden Aide Sullivan Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official Thursday, Washington said.

International Business Times

Biden Aide Sullivan Lauds 'Rare' Talks With Chinese Military In Beijing

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan met a senior Chinese military official Thursday, praising the "rare" one-on-one as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with plans for presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to speak soon.

International Business Times

Beijing warns against flexing of ‘gunboat muscles’ as US and Philippines begin military drills

The annual Balikatan, or ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 624

As the war enters its 624th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

A top Chinese military official visits Moscow for talks on expanding ties

A senior Chinese military official is visiting Moscow and is hailing strong ties between the countries during a trip that underlined growing cooperation between them

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China Stands Ready to Partner With Russia on Security Threats, Military Official Says

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia made the remark during the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

The Independent UK

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation

The Independent UK

Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Shoigu claims US fuelling tension to uphold ‘global dominance’

Speaking at security forum in Beijing, defence minister warns of growing risk of confrontation.

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The Independent UK

At China military forum, Russian defense minister accuses the US of fueling geopolitical tensions

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says the United States is fueling geopolitical tensions to uphold its “hegemony,” and he warns of the risk of confrontation between major countries

Al Jazeera

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Shoigu Hails Relations with China as Pillar of Global Stability

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that relations between Russia and China were a major factor supporting global stability in the world today, the TASS news agency reported. "Bilateral relations between our countries have reached a new, unprecedented level and have become a major factor supporting global stability…

Bangkok Post

US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

HONG KONG: General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Reuters

U.S.-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Bangkok Post

Cohesion over possible invasion

Chinese President Xi Jinping's new generals may have been selected for their political loyalty to him, but those ties could serve at least one vital military purpose in any Taiwan invasion plan: ensuring cohesion and decisiveness.

Reuters

Analysis-Need for speed: China Xi's new generals offer cohesion over possible Taiwan plans

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