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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
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Musk To Be Briefed On Top-Secret US Plan For Potential War With China: Report
Access to the closely guarded military plan would mark a sharp expansion of Elon Musk's role as a Donald Trump adviser who has spearheaded efforts to cut US government spending.
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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China Holds Biggest Military Drills In A Year Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'
China held its most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan, just days after Lai Ching-te took over as the island's new president.
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US Says China Helping Russia In Biggest Defense Expansion Since Soviet Era
China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US officials said Friday, stepping up public pressure as concerns rise over Ukraine.
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Philippines, US Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine military said, the latest round of drills underlining ongoing expansion of their defence ties.
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India Stands For Respecting Sovereignty: PM On China's Maritime Assertiveness
Amid China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based
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Military Expansion Increasing Risk Of Conflict Between India-China: Report
Expanded military postures by both India and China along the disputed border elevate the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear powers, according to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community.
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US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As "Dangerous" As NATO Expansion Near Russia, Says China
The US' Indo-Pacific strategy is as "dangerous" as NATO's eastward expansion in Europe resulting in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine, a senior Chinese diplomat has said.
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US Does Not Know How Far China Will Expand Its Rapidly Growing Nuclear Arsenal: Report
US military chiefs do not know how far China will go in its current rapid expansion of long-range strategic nuclear missiles, Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Admiral Charles Richard said in a congressional testimony.
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US Commander's India Meetings Feature China's Military Expansion
China's military build-up has been the largest since World War II and the real question is the intent behind the expansion as words of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) do not always match its deeds, Top US Commander John Aquilino said.
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China Sends Troops To Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti, Africa
China has dispatched troops to its first overseas naval base in Djibouti, a major step forward for the country's expansion of its military presence abroad
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US Pacific Commander Harry Harris Expected To Step Down Next Year
Admiral Harry Harris, the US Pacific military chief known for combative views on Beijing's South China Sea expansion, is expected to step down next year, US officials said on Friday, leaving President Donald Trump to fill a key post closely watched by China.
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US Warns Beijing Of 'Self-Isolation' In South China Sea
Beijing risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" if it continues its military expansion across the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today.
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China Risks 'Great Wall Of Self-Isolation': Pentagon Chief
China risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" through its continued military expansion in the South China Sea and its hacks on US companies, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Friday.
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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
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Musk To Be Briefed On Top-Secret US Plan For Potential War With China: Report
Access to the closely guarded military plan would mark a sharp expansion of Elon Musk's role as a Donald Trump adviser who has spearheaded efforts to cut US government spending.
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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China Holds Biggest Military Drills In A Year Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'
China held its most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan, just days after Lai Ching-te took over as the island's new president.
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US Says China Helping Russia In Biggest Defense Expansion Since Soviet Era
China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US officials said Friday, stepping up public pressure as concerns rise over Ukraine.
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Philippines, US Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine military said, the latest round of drills underlining ongoing expansion of their defence ties.
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India Stands For Respecting Sovereignty: PM On China's Maritime Assertiveness
Amid China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based
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Military Expansion Increasing Risk Of Conflict Between India-China: Report
Expanded military postures by both India and China along the disputed border elevate the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear powers, according to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community.
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US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As "Dangerous" As NATO Expansion Near Russia, Says China
The US' Indo-Pacific strategy is as "dangerous" as NATO's eastward expansion in Europe resulting in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine, a senior Chinese diplomat has said.
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US Does Not Know How Far China Will Expand Its Rapidly Growing Nuclear Arsenal: Report
US military chiefs do not know how far China will go in its current rapid expansion of long-range strategic nuclear missiles, Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Admiral Charles Richard said in a congressional testimony.
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US Commander's India Meetings Feature China's Military Expansion
China's military build-up has been the largest since World War II and the real question is the intent behind the expansion as words of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) do not always match its deeds, Top US Commander John Aquilino said.
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China Sends Troops To Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti, Africa
China has dispatched troops to its first overseas naval base in Djibouti, a major step forward for the country's expansion of its military presence abroad
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US Pacific Commander Harry Harris Expected To Step Down Next Year
Admiral Harry Harris, the US Pacific military chief known for combative views on Beijing's South China Sea expansion, is expected to step down next year, US officials said on Friday, leaving President Donald Trump to fill a key post closely watched by China.
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US Warns Beijing Of 'Self-Isolation' In South China Sea
Beijing risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" if it continues its military expansion across the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today.
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China Risks 'Great Wall Of Self-Isolation': Pentagon Chief
China risks creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" through its continued military expansion in the South China Sea and its hacks on US companies, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Friday.
