China urges US to strictly restrain its warships, aircraft - China.org.cn

China's Ministry of National Defense has lodged solemn representations to the United States over a U.S. warship's interference in Chinese naval training exercises, a military spokesperson said on Thursday.

Chinese Aircraft Carrier, 5 Ships Pass Okinawa on Way to Pacific - FARS

(FNA)- The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and five escort vessels have passed through a key waterway off Japan on their way to the Pacific Ocean, the Joint Staff Office of the Japanese Defense Ministry said Sunday.

Taiwan monitoring China after aircraft carrier enters ADIZ

Taiwan is monitoring Beijing's military moves after China's aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed into waters belonging to Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Tuesday.

La Chine met à flot un deuxième porte-avions, le premier 100% 'made in China'

La Chine a mis à flot mercredi son deuxième porte-avions, le premier entièrement conçu et réalisé dans le pays, au moment où le géant asiatique investit massivement dans ses forces armées, à l'appui de son statut de grande puissance capable de rivaliser avec les Etats-Unis.

Retired Chinese general: Beijing could take Taiwan in 100 hours

A retired Chinese military general known for his strong nationalistic views claimed Beijing's army could take control of Taiwan in 100 hours.

Chinese carrier crosses disputed South China Sea amid renewed tensions

Taiwan said Monday it was closely monitoring the movements of China's sole aircraft carrier and five other warships, which earlier passed south of the island on an exercise held amid worsening cross-strait relations.

To Strengthen Fighting Force, China Creates 3 New Military Units

China has created three new military units as it seeks to build a stronger, more efficient fighting force -- and at a time when it seeks to strengthen its position on maritime territory disputes.

Hagel to China: US Committed to Defense of its Asia Allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is warning that the U.S. will defend its Asian allies in the event of any conflict with China.
The Pentagon chief made his comments Tuesday after meeting in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Chang Wanquan.
Hagel said Washington is "fully committed" to treaties obliging it to protect its longtime allies Japan and the Philippines.
Japan and the Philippines are among several Asian countries that accuse China of using intimidation to advance its maritime claims.

Defence Secretary Hagel first foreign visitor to board China’s aircraft carrier

TOKYO — United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel expects to visit China’s sole aircraft carrier when he arrives in the country today (April 7), a US official said, in an unprecedented opening by Beijing to a potent symbol of its military buildup.
The planned carrier visit, which will come at the start of Mr Hagel’s three-day trip to China, was quietly approved by Beijing at Washington’s request and had not been previously announced, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Liaoning, a Soviet-era ship bought from Ukraine in 1998 and re-fitted in a Chinese shipyard, has been seen as a sign of Beijing’s ambition for greater global influence and a reminder of its growing military might.

Streit um Senkaku-Inseln Chinesisches Kriegsschiff rammt beinahe US-Kreuzer...

Im Südchinesischen Meer ist es zu einem kritischen Zwischenfall gekommen. Ein chinesisches Kriegsschiff wollte einen US-Kreuzer stoppen. Dieser verhinderte eine Kollision in letzter Sekunde.

Ein US-Lenkwaffenkreuzer ist im Südchinesischen Meer beinahe mit einem chinesischen Kriegsschiff kollidiert. Nach US-Militärangaben versuchte das chinesische Schiff, die "USS Cowpens" zu stoppen. Das US-Marineschiff habe ein Ausweichmanöver machen müssen, "um eine Kollision zu verhindern", sagte ein Sprecher der Pazifik-Flotte laut US-Truppenzeitschrift "Stars and Stripes".