Chinese drills with Laos and Belarus begin
THE People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened the China-Laos Friendship Shield 2024 military exercise with the Lao People’s Armed Forces (LPAF) on July 5 in a ceremony held at the LPAF’s … Read More
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China Kicks Off Military Drills With Cambodia, Mongolia
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has continued with joint land and naval exercises with Cambodia in the Golden Dragon drills, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command. Held with a … Read More
China’s Defence Budget Up 7.2 Percent
BEIJING: China will increase its defence expenditure in 2024, a move announced during the yearly National People’s Congress (NPC). The 7.2 percent increase is unchanged from 2023, a USD231.4 billion … Read More
New Commander For PLA Navy In Latest Promotions
Despite the vacant post of Defence Minister for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), two military officers have been promoted to the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). … Read More