ASPI report says 'no-limits' partnership between the countries is advancing geo-economic fragmentation, accelerating Beijing’s military modernisation with Moscow’s operational knowledge.
By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic calculations.
Gerald Eddie Brown was arrested in Indiana. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance had issued a rare warning that China was targeting veterans to bolster its capabilities.
Last 2 years have seen multiple senior officials including Minister of Defence & a 2nd Vice Chairman in Central Military Commission removed on corruption charges. Probes also impact allied industries.
Anti-corruption probes into PLA officials accelerated since 2023. From purging rocket force officials earlier, now Central Military Commission vice-chairman general Weidong has been fired.
Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the defence budget has more than doubled from 720 billion yuan in 2013 as China has been investing heavily in advanced military capabilities.
In episode 1562 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how China PLA's top officials are being dismissed under graft charges, with some disappearing mysteriously.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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