PLA Unrest: Why Xi Is Worried

Protests at this time when efforts are underway to strengthen the PLA and keep morale high would be worrying for the military leadership, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer......

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the......

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January?Did something go wrong?Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus. IMAGE: Medical workers......

China's defence budget=$175 bn. India's=$46 bn

'If the Chinese intent is to be gauged based on its aggression in the South China Sea, greater forays in the Indian Ocean, a hawk's attitude towards Taiwan, flying its fighters repeatedly over the......