China Watch
China seems to Steal and Copy U.S. Military Multi-Domain Warfare Tactics
China’s effort to steal U.S. weapons technologies and platform designs is well known. It is accompanied by an effort to replicate emerging U.S. strategies and warfare maneuvers.
Navy Modernizes Ship Defenses to Counter Chinese "Carrier-Killer" Missiles
When it comes to the Chinese threats, there are near and long term concerns, given that the Chinese DF-26 “carrier killer” missile can reportedly reach ranges of 2,000 miles
Japan's New Defense of Japan 2022 Paper Calls for Massive Military Build up to Counter China
Japan’s recently published Defense of Japan 2022 booklet outlines a series of critical time sensitive initiatives specifically increasing the ability of its Self Defense forces to deter China.
Can China's New Stealth H-20 Bomber Threaten the US or Rival the B-21?
China's H-20 stealth bomber is expected to introduce an entirely new sphere of threat dynamics
Is China's Stealthy J-20 Superior to the US F-35 and F-22?
A Chinese paper claims its 5th-generation J-20 aircraft is superior to the F-35
Could the US Navy Save Taiwan?
It seems reasonable to entertain the thought that submarines might be the best way for the U.S. and its allies to stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
How US F-35s & Attack Subs Could Destroy a Chinese Amphibious Attack on Taiwan
Simply put, should US and allied 5th-generation air power be in position to respond fast-enough, they seem positioned to quickly establish air superiority over the Taiwan Strait.
How the Decades-Long Chinese Espionage Campaign "Stole" US Military Technology
Many US-driven technological advances may have been stolen by Chinese spies
China Unveils New Stealthy, Armed "Loyal Wingman" Attack Drone
Is China “ripping off” US military attack drone technologies?
China Debuts 30kw Vehicle-Mounted Laser Weapon
The People’s Liberation Army is now firing a vehicle-mounted 30kw laser weapon
Could the US Navy Destroy Attacking Chinese "Carrier-Killer" DF-26 Anti-Ship Missiles?
The DF-26 has a range of up to 2,500 miles and 4,000-pound payload. With satellite targeting, the DF-26 in theory could strike U.S. Navy warships across the western Pacific Ocean.
New Chinese Wing Loong-1E Drone Copies US Army Grey Eagle
New Chinese Drone & Drone Tactics Copy US
China Adds New Engine to J-20 Stealth Fighter, Revs up Production
How fast can China build large numbers of J-20s?
China Develops Laser Weapons for Stealth J-20
How quickly will the J-20 fire lasers? What about the F-35?
China Revs Up J-20 Production, Extends Attack Range With Tanker Aircraft
The People’s Liberation Army - Air Force is moving quickly to expand its 5th-gen reach
China May Have 100 More Advanced Warships Than the US Navy
Congressman says China has 285 advanced warships
Chinese Military Copies US Manned-Unmanned Teaming Drone Tactics
The Chinese-government-backed Global Times newspaper describes its new FH-901 suicide drone as its “answer” to the US Switchblade drone.
New Chinese Y-20 Cargo Plane Can Transport T99 tanks for Amphibious Assault
With the arrival of the Y-20, The People’s Liberation Army will soon be able to airlift full-scale Chinese Main Battle Tanks on board an upgraded Y-20 cargo plane.
China Taiwan Conflict: People’s Liberation Army Ramps up Military Presence Around Taiwan
A Chinese-government-backed newspaper is saying the People’s Liberation Army is “encircling” Taiwan with warships, helicopters, and Y-8 anti-submarine war aircraft.
Stealthy Xian H-20 Bomber Preparing For First Flight?
While the H-20 still remains mysterious to a large degree, it may not at all come close to rivaling the Air Force’s new B-21.
Why China's H-6 Bombers Could be Vulnerable in Combat
Sea-launched 5th-generation aircraft such as the F-35B and F-35C would likely make it extremely difficult for large Chinese bombers to operate with any measure of success.
China Gearing up for Joint Air & Land Attack on Taiwan? How Effective Would It Be?
Reports claim the People’s Liberation Army is flying bombers, fighters and surveillance planes in preparation for a possible “joint land attack and long-range air strike” invasion of Taiwan.
China performs war preparations over Taiwan
War drills included an H-6K bomber, JH-7A fighter bomber and the Su-30.
Could the US Navy, Japan and South Korea Destroy a Chinese Amphibious Attack on Taiwan?
With tensions potentially higher than they have been in years, and Chinese weapons, planes and warships conducting war drills encircling Taiwan, the possibility of a Chinese-US confrontation may now look more realistic.
Could Sending F-35s & F-22s to the Pacific Avert War with China?
China's small number of J-20s can only launch from land-runways and its carrier-launched J-31 is just arriving. The US Air Force has more than 300 F-35s.