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PLAGF Drills In High-Altitudes For War Against India
The People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) is again conducting maneuvers to confront the Indian Army in the inhospitable and high-altitude battleground of the Tibet Autonomous Region. 
The People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) is again conducting maneuvers to confront the Indian Army in the inhospitable and high-altitude battleground of the Tibet Autonomous Region. -
China Conducts Second Island Encirclement Exercise Of Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) announced the completion of its second "island encirclement exercise" of the Republic of China (Taiwan) this month. 
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) announced the completion of its second "island encirclement exercise" of the Republic of China (Taiwan) this month. -
Mattis Says U.S.-Japan Military Alliance Is Ironclad
Two days after meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis was in Tokyo reaffirming the United States firm commitment to the defense of Japan in any conflict against China. 
Two days after meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis was in Tokyo reaffirming the United States firm commitment to the defense of Japan in any conflict against China. -
J-20 Stealth Fighter Boosts PLAAF’s Combat Capabilities
Lavish claims are being made for the combat capabilities of the Chengdu J-20 heavy stealth long-range fighter, of which there are fewer than 30 in active service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). 
Lavish claims are being made for the combat capabilities of the Chengdu J-20 heavy stealth long-range fighter, of which there are fewer than 30 in active service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). -
Xi Tells Mattis China Won't Surrender Even 'One Inch' Of The South China Sea
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his country's commitment to world peace but won't surrender even an inch of its territory -- including the South China Sea. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his country's commitment to world peace but won't surrender even an inch of its territory -- including the South China Sea. -
North Korea Improves Nuclear Weapons Facility In Violation Of Agreement
North Korea is making rapid improvements to its main nuclear weapons plant, the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility 100 km north of Pyongyang. 
North Korea is making rapid improvements to its main nuclear weapons plant, the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility 100 km north of Pyongyang. -
Trump OK With China’s Investments In U.S. Tech Firms
U.S. president Donald Trump again backtracked on a promise to get tough on China, this time asking Congress to strengthen the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) instead of passing harsh legislation limiting Chinese investments. 
U.S. president Donald Trump again backtracked on a promise to get tough on China, this time asking Congress to strengthen the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) instead of passing harsh legislation limiting Chinese investments. -
Chinese Aerial Drones Do Well In World Markets
Military and civilian aerial drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are made in China are enjoying unprecedented popularity overseas, and threatening the United States' position as the top dog in this highly lucrative market. 
Military and civilian aerial drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are made in China are enjoying unprecedented popularity overseas, and threatening the United States' position as the top dog in this highly lucrative market. -
Shanghai Composite Now In Bear Territory; Plummets 20% From Peak
China's Shanghai Composite, also known as the SSE Composite Index, officially entered bear market territory on June 27 after being battered by bad news about an all but inevitable trade war with the United States and a sagging economy. 
China's Shanghai Composite, also known as the SSE Composite Index, officially entered bear market territory on June 27 after being battered by bad news about an all but inevitable trade war with the United States and a sagging economy. -
China Might Devalue Yuan To Retaliate Vs. U.S.
China is seriously considering devaluing the yuan (renminbi) to retaliate against the unwise and unnecessary import tariffs to be implemented July 6 by the United States at the behest of president Donald Trump. 
China is seriously considering devaluing the yuan (renminbi) to retaliate against the unwise and unnecessary import tariffs to be implemented July 6 by the United States at the behest of president Donald Trump.
