China raises defence budget by 7.2%, 3 times higher than India

China on Tuesday increased its defence budget by 7.2 per cent to USD 232 billion as it continues with the massive modernisation of its military amid prevailing tensions over Taiwan, the disputed......

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities'......

In China, Old Gives Way To The New

The National People's Congress concluded at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday March 13, 2023 as a new set of leaders took charge of the Chinese government, and the ones they......

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

A visit to Tibet appears to have become the new touchstone for expressing fealty to Xi Jinping, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert. IMAGE: Xi......

China ramps up psychology

China has begun ramping up psychological training for its athletes to help them cope with the pressure at this year's Beijing Olympics, a top sports official told an advisory body to China's......