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FM Wang to visit S Pacific island states as China eyes influence in region
Wang Yi's schedule includes visits to the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and East Timor from May 26 to June 4
 "FM Wang to visit S Pacific island states as China eyes influence in region")
Indian Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border
The Chinese authorities have built border villages close to the LAC that can be used for dual purposes, says General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen R P Kalita
 "Indian Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border")
Australian PM Morrison defends management's ties to Solomon Islands
Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told Parliament on Wednesday that opponents of his new security pact with China had threatened his country and insulted it
 "Australian PM Morrison defends management's ties to Solomon Islands")
China inducts 3 warships into PLA Navy ahead of its founding anniversary
China has built many advanced warships like the Type 052D destroyer, the Type 055 large destroyer and the Type 075 amphibious assault ships over the past few years
 "China inducts 3 warships into PLA Navy ahead of its founding anniversary")
Chinese president Xi Jinping orders combat testing of military equipment
The Chinese military has begun combat-oriented testing and assessment of its weapon systems following President Xi Jinping's order to perform in the real battle conditions
 "Chinese president Xi Jinping orders combat testing of military equipment")
America stands with India against Chinese intimidation, asserts US
The US has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese intimidation after Beijing deputed a PLA officer as a torchbearer for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
 "America stands with India against Chinese intimidation, asserts US")
Chinese Army finds 17-yr-old missing boy from Arunachal: Defence PRO
A defence ministry PRO said the Chinese Army has communicated to India that they have found a missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian youth 'abducted' by Chinese army from Arunachal: MP Tapir Gao
A member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday claimed that a 17-year-old youth has been 'abducted' "from inside Indian territory".
 "Indian youth 'abducted' by Chinese army from Arunachal: MP Tapir Gao")
Looking ahead to 2022
The defence ministry's year-end review focuses exclusively on the achievements, but it does offer a glimpse into the challenges ahead
 "Looking ahead to 2022")
Xi asks Chinese military to step up recruitment to gain edge in future wars
With a whopping USD 209 billion annual military budget, the Chinese military is modernising rapidly, carrying out organisational reforms and adding new weapon systems including hypersonic weapons.
 "Xi asks Chinese military to step up recruitment to gain edge in future wars")
Didn't have complete control over army: China's ruling party
The high-profile Plenum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held last week adopted the "landmark resolution" which also hailed the country's military
China tested two hypersonic weapons this summer, says report
If the hypersonic tests are eventually confirmed, it would sharpen rising worries in the West about China's rapidly modernizing military technology, particularly its growing arsenal of missiles
 "China tested two hypersonic weapons this summer, says report")
Indian, Chinese troops in brief face-off in Tawang sector
Nearly 100 Chinese Army personnel tried to enter Indian territory 10 days ago
 "Indian, Chinese troops in brief face-off in Tawang sector")
US general called up China, warned Trump might try to start a war: Book
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley told Gen. Li Zuocheng of the People's Liberation Army that the United States would not strike
 "US general called up China, warned Trump might try to start a war: Book")
India announces troop pull-back from Gogra, in Ladakh
After the recent senior military commanders' talks on July 31, a joint statement was issued, terming the talks "constructive", and stating that they "enhanced mutual understanding."
 "India announces troop pull-back from Gogra, in Ladakh")
Confrontation between China, India with PLA troops back in Eastern Ladakh
The Indian Army has denied reports that a clash took place with the PLA.
 "Confrontation between China, India with PLA troops back in Eastern Ladakh")
India shifts 50,000 additional troops to China border in historic move
China is adding fresh runway buildings, bomb-proof bunkers to house fighter jets and new airfields along the disputed border in Tibet
 "India shifts 50,000 additional troops to China border in historic move")
Tesla cars banned by China's military on concerns about cameras
Images of what was purported to be a notice about the ban were also circulating on Chinese social media
 "Tesla cars banned by China's military on concerns about cameras")
Be prepared for 'complex and difficult' situations: Xi to Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the country's military that it must be prepared to respond to a variety of "complex and difficult" situations at any time
 "Be prepared for 'complex and difficult' situations: Xi to Chinese military")
Hike budget for a possible confrontation with the US, says China Army
Xi has vowed to make China a great military power, pledging to complete the modernisation of the armed forces by 2035
 "Hike budget for a possible confrontation with the US, says China Army")
