China appoints Gen Wang Houbin as the new PLA Rocket Force Chief amid corruption scandal | Oneindia
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China appoints Gen Wang Houbin as the new PLA Rocket Force Chief amid corruption scandal | Oneindia
Beijing has appointed a new leadership for the force responsible for its nuclear arsenal after its former commanders were snared in an anti-corruption campaign.
Rocket Force is the key element of the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy and Beijing’s efforts to ramp up military pressure on Taiwan.
In recent years the PLA has been working to improve its air, land and sea-based nuclear systems – the so-called nuclear triad – as part of a drive to ensure all combat wings can operate together.
Wang Houbin, the navy’s former deputy commander, will now become the new head of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, while Xu Xisheng will move from Southern Theatre Command to become its new political commissar.
Their appointments were announced as both Wang and Xu were promoted from the rank of lieutenant general to full general at a ceremony on Monday.
Taiwan detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near its airspace, with 35 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missiles. The incident follows recent Chinese military drills and heightened defense patrols. China frames these maneuvers as defense measures, raising tensions as Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway province, intensifying regional concerns over potential conflict.
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In a groundbreaking move, Beijing has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean for the first time since 1980. This "routine" test, which China claims is not directed at any specific country, marks a significant shift in its military capabilities and strategy. Analysts suggest the missile is likely a Dong Feng-41, capable of reaching up to 15,000 kilometers. The launch has raised concerns among neighboring nations, highlighting China's growing assertiveness on the global stage.
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On September 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin, alongside Chinese leadership, inaugurated the "Ocean-2024" naval exercise, marking the largest joint naval drill in three decades. The expansive operation spans the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, featuring over 400 warships, 120 aircraft, and more than 90,000 personnel from Russia and China. Putin emphasized the drill’s significance in testing combat readiness and modern weaponry integration, while also criticizing U.S. military actions for provoking an arms race and destabilizing global security. The exercise, which includes contributions from the People's Liberation Army Navy, has sent shockwaves through NATO and the U.S., underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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In a significant display of military cooperation, Russia and China have launched joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan, reinforcing their strategic partnership against U.S. dominance in global affairs. The drills, involving the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, are designed to coordinate defensive actions in protecting maritime communications and economic zones. The exercise highlights the growing military alliance between Moscow and Beijing, as both nations seek to counterbalance Western influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This latest collaboration signals a clear challenge to U.S. presence and dominance in global maritime security, showcasing the shifting dynamics of power in the region.
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The EU imposed provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with the European Commission maintaining that Chinese firms unfairly benefit from government subsidies, allowing them to keep their prices artificially low.
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A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas.
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Pan Gongsheng has been named the new governor of the People’s Bank of China. The appointment of Gongsheng was approved yesterday at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s..
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