Tag: People’s Liberation Army
People’s Liberation Army
Wednesday, April 24th 2013 - 23:20 UTC
China plans more carriers as it extends naval influence and anticipates conflicts in the region
China unveiled plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year, as the country extends its influence amid territorial disputes with neighbours including Japan and Vietnam. China already has the world’s second-biggest military budget after the US.
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Politics, International.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2011 - 04:06 UTC
China on ‘harmonious mission’ in the Caribbean to show it’s a responsible power
A Chinese navy hospital ship has landed dozens of doctors and nurses in Jamaica on a humanitarian mission to treat the needy on the Caribbean island. The mission is part of a global campaign by Beijing to portray its rapidly growing military as a responsible power.
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Politics, Latin America.
