The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...

China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...

China has announced a 7.2 percent increase in its national defence budget, bringing the total to USD 249 billion for the year ...

China's defence budget has risen to USD 249 billion, a 7.2% increase. The country is rapidly modernising its armed forces ...