China Boosts Defence Budget Amid 'Security Risks'
Chinese military spending will now increase by 6.8% each year, although the figures are contested.
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China Growing Risk Of Accidental Conflict Between West And China, Experts Warn
The Defence Select Committee heard how the South China Sea could become a hotspot as China's military ambitions grow.
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World What is the 'grey zone'?
Forces News explores the area between war and peace, and what occupies it.
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USA President Biden Announces New China Task Force
Speaking at the Pentagon, US President Joe Biden said the task force will "ensure the American people win the competition of the future".
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USA US Carrier Strike Group Enters South China Sea
Trillions of dollars in trade is shipped through the waterway each year which has been a focus of tensions between China and the US.
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China Experts Warn MPs About Industrial Espionage Risks From China
MPs on the Defence Sub-Committee heard that Beijing is actively seeking ways to infiltrate UK defence.
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China China: 'Serious Repercussions' If US Proceeds With Taiwan Arms Sale
A statement from China’s defence ministry demanded the cancellation of the sale of US missiles to Taiwan.
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Navy First Sea Lord: Climate Change Could Mean New Global Threats For UK
Admiral Tony Radakin was speaking during a visit to HMS Prince of Wales, where he set out his vision for the Navy.
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China China Sends Warplanes As Taiwan Honours Former President
Taiwan's defence ministry said China dispatched 19 planes on Saturday, two of which were bombers.
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China China Accuses US Spy Plane Of Disrupting Military Exercises
China said the alleged incursion was a "naked act of provocation" and "seriously interfered" with the exercise.
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Russia UK To Take Steps To Protect Against Russia And China Space Threats, Ben Wallace Says
The Defence Secretary was writing about the dangers of unconventional warfare, in the Sunday Telegraph.
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China Pompeo Calls For International Coalition To Stand Up To China
The US Secretary of State also praised the "principled response" taken by the Government over China in recent weeks.
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Politics China: UK Extends Arms Embargo To Hong Kong
The Foreign Secretary made the announcement after Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised a "tough" but "calibrated" response to China.
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Sea vessels UK Basing Aircraft Carrier In Far East A 'Very Dangerous Move'
The Chinese Ambassador to the UK said it could be seen as Britain ganging up with the United States on the Chinese.
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Nato British Defence Figures Call For NATO Rethink On China And Russia
They say the alliance needs a coherent policy on China, and to invest more in combatting non-conventional attacks by Russia.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth: 'No Decision' Over Aircraft Carrier's First Deployment
The Ministry of Defence's comments follow reports the aircraft carrier will be sent to the Far East for exercises with Japan and the US.