Albee Zhang
Reporter, China
Albee was previously an English-language China reporter for AFP, New York Times, Reuters and AP.
Albee was previously an English-language China reporter for AFP, New York Times, Reuters and AP.
Areas of Expertise:
China politics and militaryLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
More than 1,600 personnel and 40 aircraft reportedly took part in the exercise simulating a wildfire in mountainous Chongqing.
State media showcase the nuclear-capable DF-61 and the rarely seen DF-100 as Beijing marks anniversary of the first Dongfeng-series missile.
Prosecutors have filed a case against the former Xinjiang party chief in Yichang Intermediate People’s Court, CCTV reports.
Traditional Republican China hawks may try to challenge the influence of the US president and his Maga allies after election disaster.
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Beijing eyes steady US ties after elections, while analysts say Democratic gains could bring fresh pressure over Taiwan and tech.
Training programme announced after new government said it would review its current agreements with Beijing.
State broadcaster highlights exercise by ground-based air defence unit, though it is unclear what was being tested.
Since the debut show in 1996, the country has gone from importing Russian planes to competing with the US at the cutting edge.
Academics call for a new generation of talent to guide ties amid geopolitical frictions and a shortage of American China experts.
As with Beijing’s push across civilian departments, China’s military urges units to cut costs in training, management and equipment support.
Northeastward course could see Liaoning group sail close to waters where US, Japan and other allies are carrying out Keen Sword exercise.
The USS Charleston allegedly entered waters near Sabina Shoal, where Chinese and Philippine coastguards clashed last month.
Timing of PLA naval training in western Pacific could overlap with expanded Keen Sword exercise near Taiwan involving 57,000 troops.
Trump’s quiet approach to Taiwan opens door for debate on ending decades-old US policy of strategic ambiguity.
Chinese foreign minister says Xi Jinping’s visit ‘maintained overall stability’ of relations and will have ‘deep impact’ on world peace.
Viral reaction at Joint Base Andrews frames Chinese president’s visit as leaders prepare for crucial talks on trade and security.
Musk controls SpaceX, a Pentagon and US intelligence contractor, and his business ties with China have drawn scrutiny in Washington.
Ousting of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli was a ‘major victory’ in the Chinese military’s war on corruption: PLA Daily.
Move may either aid AI risk talks or become containment tool targeting China, one analyst says, as others expect more intense tech rivalry.
Defence experts at Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum urge US-China dialogue on space security, days ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
Chinese scholars say Tokyo’s security expansion and US ties could trigger regional instability.
Verbal battle erupts at security conference over Tehran’s targeting of US bases in Saudi Arabia.
Dong Jun makes rare public offer of foreign military aid at major security conference and skips mentions of Taiwan and South China Sea.
On the sidelines of the Xiangshan Forum, a leading Chinese researcher says there could be a role for the vessels at critical moments.
No ‘illusion that things will be easy’ ahead, former Chinese ambassador to US says before President Xi Jinping is expected in Washington.
CETC says mature formations of similar drones are the foundation for a combat network linking uncrewed assets across domains.
No official word on which equipment will feature, but event comes just days after the end of a joint drill between the armed forces.
Chinese weapons are gaining favour as the West African country cuts ties with Western suppliers, analyst says.
Yang Zhibin and Samuel Paparo meet to keep communication lines open between the two armed forces.
