How good is Taiwan's new diesel-electric submarine? Experts have their say
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine to strengthen its defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy.
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China UK should prepare for Chinese tilt to the West, Royal Navy chief says
Admiral Sir Ben Key says China will look to the West as the UK continues to "invest in our own interests in the East"
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China MPs call for unclassified China strategy as Foreign Secretary visits Beijing
A new report has questioned the Indo-Pacific tilt outlined in the Integrated Review, stating there is confusion surrounding the policy.
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Analysis New world order? Russian military losing world number two spot to China
How failures in Ukrainian air, land and sea place China as America's closest rival.
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USA Watch: Chinese fighter jet makes 'unnecessarily aggressive' move in front of US aircraft
It is the latest in a number of similar encounters and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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China Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a 'threat' to UK security
Taiwan has never been part of the People’s Republic of China, but Beijing says it must unite with the mainland, by force if necessary.
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China UK would likely become involved if a China-Taiwan war breaks out, defence expert says
Rising tensions between the two Asian nations are causing widespread concern over the supply of semiconductor chips.
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Politics Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China's help in ending Ukraine conflict
The former Prime Minister was speaking in the US and delivering the Margaret Thatcher Lecture for the think tank Heritage Foundation.
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Politics Ukraine war, China threat and cyber attacks: What are the priorities for new GCHQ chief?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list for the new director.
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China Chinese vessels still operating in the waters surrounding Taiwan despite conclusion of live-fire drills
China conducted large-scale exercises around Taiwan in response to the island's leader meeting the US House Speaker last week.
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China China conducts simulated strikes on Taiwan on second day of drills
Drills began a day after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a visit to the United States which caused anger in Beijing.
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China Sunak and Biden discuss China's 'increased assertiveness' and agree to visits
The two leaders also agreed their countries should play a role co-ordinating international efforts to support Ukraine.
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Politics UK 'walks taller' in the world after Sunak's £5bn extra defence spending, Foreign Secretary says
James Cleverly warned of "further deterioration in the coming years".
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Politics Sunak promises 'swift and robust action' to counter future Chinese threats
The 'refreshed' integrated review says China represents an 'epoch-defining and systemic challenge' to Britain.
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China How China might make use of another increase to its defence spending
Defence spending in the country is up and for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting the emphasis China places on its military ...
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China Why MI5 and FBI say China's military poses biggest threat to the West over next decade
By 2035 experts say China plans for its military to be able to fight and win wars in the Indo-Pacific Region.