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Bombers in the South China Sea: Beijing Grows its Military Presence on Disputed Islands

China’s first-ever landing of a heavy bomber on a disputed island in the South China Sea punctuates a steady buildup of military assets that has solidified Beijing’s claims to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes......»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 20th, 2018

Is Beijing Losing Its Footing In South China Sea?

Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com, The United States military launched nuclear-capable B-52H Stratofortress bombers over the heavily disputed .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 22nd, 2019

Beijing says not scared, will come back harder after US B-52s reportedly flew over the South China Sea

USAF China said it isn't scared of the US military after US Air Force B-52s reportedly flew near disputed islands in the South China Sea. The United States and China have frequently sparred about who is really militarizing the S.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 6th, 2018

U.S. Ship Sails Near Disputed South China Sea Islands in Challenge to Beijing

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer patrolled near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea Monday, challenging Beijing’s maritime claims there, U.S. military officials said......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjJan 7th, 2019

Beijing moves to strengthen its hold on disputed islands in the South China Sea

REUTERS/U.S. Navy/Handout via Reuters New administrative units for the Paracel and Spratly Islands a.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2020

China"s Military Closed Off Area Of South China Sea For "Anti-Ship" Missile Tests

Things are set for yet more dangerous intercepts and incidents in the South China Sea this summer given Beijing just announced it had closed off an area of the sea near the Spratly Islands for.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 3rd, 2019

Beijing Orders 200 Ships To Spratly Islands, Provoking Panic In Manila

What appears to be Beijing's latest military flex in the South China Sea - the contested collection of shoals and reefs that plays a crucial role in global trade and also contains vast untappe.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 1st, 2019

China Says It Urgently Needs a Powerful Military As Trump Threatens Beijing

Military exercises may be a response to exercises conducted by the U.S. military in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekApr 13th, 2018

US B-52s flew close to China in what may been a message to Beijing about Taiwan — but China says it will not work

US bombers flew over the South China Sea on Tuesday, amid Chinese military exer.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 27th, 2018

China reportedly upped the ante on its military presence in the highly disputed South China Sea

REUTERS/China Daily China has reportedly stationed anti-ship cruise missile.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 2nd, 2018

China Lands Nuclear Bombers on Disputed South China Sea Islands In Warning to American Rivals

China's air force said the training was to prepare for the “battle for the South China Sea.”.....»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 19th, 2018

China"s air force lands bombers on South China Sea island

China media/PLA China's air force has landed bombers, such as the H-6K, on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of a training exercise in the disputed region. The bombers conducted "take-off an.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 19th, 2018

China Releases Footage Of Bombers Landing On Disputed Island For The First Time

In the latest warning to its regional adversaries to stay away, China conducted military drills over - and on - contested islands in t.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 19th, 2018

Philippines takes "appropriate action" after Beijing landed nuclear-capable bombers in the South China Sea

REUTERS/Ritchie B. Tongo The Philippines expressed "serious concerns" over the presence of China's strategic.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 21st, 2018

U.S. Retracts Invitation to China to Participate in Military Exercise

The Pentagon rescinded China’s participation in international military exercises in the Pacific Ocean, signaling disapproval to Beijing for its militarization of South China Sea islands......»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 23rd, 2018

US Navy Warships Sail Near Beijing"s Weaponized Islands In South China Sea

Two U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to Reuters, said powerful U.S. Navy warships have sailed near the disputed .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 27th, 2018

China"s navy "warned off" US warships that sailed through disputed South China Sea

China's military warned off US warships conducting "unauthorized" sailing in waters Beijing claims in the South China Sea. China's defense ministry said two US warships, the Antiem guided missile cruiser, an.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 27th, 2018

US disregards Beijing"s nonsense, says it can take down South China Sea islands

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr. The US warned Beijing on Thursday that it could take out its islands in the South China Sea as military tensions in the important waterway heat up. China has flatly deni.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 1st, 2018

South Korean Warship Sails by Disputed South China Sea Islands

A South Korean warship sailed close to disputed islands in the South China Sea this month, entering what Beijing sees as its territorial waters without its permission, in a maneuver that piqued Chinese officials......»»

Category: topSource: wsjSep 28th, 2018

U.S. Ship Sails Near Disputed Islands in Challenge to Beijing

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer patrolled near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, challenging Beijing’s maritime claims there......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJan 8th, 2019

China Shows Off "Super Soldiers" Equipped With Exoskeleton Suits On Heavily Disputed Border

China Shows Off "Super Soldiers" Equipped With Exoskeleton Suits On Heavily Disputed Border While Beijing may already be engineering "super soldiers" through biological advancements, it's unclear how far Chinese military researcher.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 14th, 2021