China Eastern Airlines announced on Thursday that it will purchase another 100 C919 planes in a transaction worth $10 billion at list prices, the largest order for the jet ever placed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The state-owned carrier stated that it secured a “substantial discount” for the agreement and that the … Read more
The Chinese government has issued a navigation alert due to scheduled military drills in sections of the South China Sea. The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration stated that the warning would be in effect on September 28 from 6am (22:00 GMT) to 11:30am (03:30 GMT) and from 6pm (10:00 GMT) to 9:30pm (13:30 GMT). “Military exercises … Read more
In one of its largest military shows so far this year, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) flew 68 airplanes over Taiwan as 10 of its navy ships circled the island. China’s bluster comes just a few weeks after the US transferred equipment to the self-governing island for the first time ever. Since the island’s … Read more
Taiwan has issued a warning that China will increase the military pressure it has been putting on the island in recent years as Beijing has sailed a record number of warships close to it. In the 24 hours before 6 a.m., China had 20 navy ships close to Taiwan. Tuesday, the Taipei Defense Ministry posted … Read more
Following turmoil in the People’s Liberation Army’s top ranks, President Xi Jinping urged for stability and unity within the military while on an inspection mission. During a visit to northeast China on Friday, the Chinese leader said, “We must strictly enforce the education and management of troops, and maintain a high degree of unity, security, … Read more