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As Beijing gears up for the 70th anniversary of Communist party rule, its greatest unresolved legacy has resurfaced
State department says Beijing’s ship deployments are intimidating other countries
Top official cites fears that Beijing could leverage economic ties and steal sensitive technology
Beijing realises huge risks of sending in troops but it remains an option
Thousands of paramilitary police gather in stadium on border with territory
Video shows Chinese soldiers training in the territory in full riot gear
Beijing seen using military in territory’s political crisis only in ‘extreme’ situation
Military can help to ‘maintain social order’ if requested by territory’s government
Move would mark significant projection of Beijing’s power into south-east Asia
Maritime analysts warn of escalation into dangerous confrontation in disputed waters
Findings to fuel debate over whether group’s 5G networks pose security risk
Beijing defends drawing up blacklist and FedEx probe as defence minister joins dispute
Army officers and defence company chiefs are in no mood for ‘mutual respect’ with Washington
Navy chief says Washington will use military rules of engagement to curb provocative behaviour
Beijing steps up rhetoric in sign of rising tensions over status of island nation
Event aimed at building ties with other militaries and inspiring national pride
Rubio says US technology group is ‘complicit’ in aiding Beijing’s government censorship
Concerns raised on research that could be used for surveillance and censorship
Beijing is making its presence felt in a region that the US navy considers strategically vital
Attempts to change the status quo by force are a threat to the rule of law
After 25 years of increases China is world’s second-largest spender on defence
Beijing has invested heavily in defence but doubts remain about PLA’s preparedness
Fang Fenghui jailed on bribery charges ahead of national congress
President Xi Jinping wants PLA to be a ‘world-class’ force, fuelling concerns in the west and Taiwan
State media reporting of companies that do not recognise ‘Beijing’s territory’ threatens to inflame issue
