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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific
The Chinese military has concluded its unprecedented dual aircraft carrier deployment in the broader western Pacific, as one of the warships was spotted leaving the region, Japan has said. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. The Chinese navy is the world's largest by hull count, enabling the East Asian power to steadily expand its military reach and presence within and beyond the western Pacific, challenging U.S. naval dominance as well as the security of America's allies and partners. Both of China's aircraft carriers in active service-CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong-have been operating simultaneously in waters east of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime defensive line formed by Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, for the first time since June 7. This rare Chinese naval operation, closely monitored by Japan-a U.S. treaty ally-comes as the U.S. redeploys one of its two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz, to the Middle East from the western Pacific, in response to rising tensions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. The Japanese Defense Ministry issued another update on the Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment on Friday, revealing that the Liaoning and its naval task group returned to the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea after transiting the Miyako Strait that same day. Meanwhile, the Shandong-led naval task group continued operating in waters east of the northern Philippines from Tuesday to Thursday. It remains unclear whether this Chinese flotilla will return to the western side of the First Island Chain by transiting the Luzon Strait. Both waterways-located along the First Island Chain-are key gateways for China's naval operations in the broader western Pacific. The Miyako Strait lies in Japan's southwestern waters, while the Luzon Strait separates Taiwan to the north and the Philippines to the south. With regard to the Chinese aircraft carriers' flight operations involving fighter jets and helicopters, the Liaoning conducted 150 takeoffs and landings from Tuesday to Thursday, while the Shandong executed 120 takeoffs and landings during the same three-day period. The Liaoning, underway in the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea since May 25, has performed a total of 700 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile, the Shandong has conducted 350 takeoffs and landings since June 9, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. In total, fighter jets and helicopters from the Chinese aircraft carriers executed over 1,000 takeoffs and landings during this western Pacific deployment, which lasted nearly a month. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said in a statement on June 13: "China's carrier training was conducted in international waters, was not directed at any specific country or target, and fully complied with international law and international practice." Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on June 10: "Let me reiterate that Chinese naval vessels' activities in those waters are fully consistent with international law and international practices. Our national defense policy is defensive in nature. We hope Japan will view those activities objectively and rationally." The objectives of this Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment remain to be seen. It is unclear whether the U.S. will enhance its naval presence in the western Pacific. Related Articles China's Fungus-A Biological Weapons Attack on America's Food Supply? | OpinionUS Grows Defense Partnership Next Door to ChinaUS's NATO and Pacific Allies Sail Warships Near China's CoastTrump TikTok Executive Order Sparks GOP Backlash: 'Brazenly Illegal' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Chinese military has concluded its unprecedented dual aircraft carrier deployment in the broader western Pacific, as one of the warships was spotted leaving the region, Japan has said. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. Why It Matters The Chinese navy is the world's largest by hull count, enabling the East Asian power to steadily expand its military reach and presence within and beyond the western Pacific, challenging U.S. naval dominance as well as the security of America's allies and partners. Both of China's aircraft carriers in active service—CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong—have been operating simultaneously in waters east of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime defensive line formed by Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, for the first time since June 7. This rare Chinese naval operation, closely monitored by Japan—a U.S. treaty ally—comes as the U.S. redeploys one of its two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz, to the Middle East from the western Pacific, in response to rising tensions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. What To Know The Japanese Defense Ministry issued another update on the Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment on Friday, revealing that the Liaoning and its naval task group returned to the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea after transiting the Miyako Strait that same day. Meanwhile, the Shandong-led naval task group continued operating in waters east of the northern Philippines from Tuesday to Thursday. It remains unclear whether this Chinese flotilla will return to the western side of the First Island Chain by transiting the Luzon Strait. Both waterways—located along the First Island Chain—are key gateways for China's naval operations in the broader western Pacific. The Miyako Strait lies in Japan's southwestern waters, while the Luzon Strait separates Taiwan to the north and the Philippines to the south. With regard to the Chinese aircraft carriers' flight operations involving fighter jets and helicopters, the Liaoning conducted 150 takeoffs and landings from Tuesday to Thursday, while the Shandong executed 120 takeoffs and landings during the same three-day period. The Liaoning, underway in the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea since May 25, has performed a total of 700 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile, the Shandong has conducted 350 takeoffs and landings since June 9, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. In total, fighter jets and helicopters from the Chinese aircraft carriers executed over 1,000 takeoffs and landings during this western Pacific deployment, which lasted nearly a month. What People Are Saying Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said in a statement on June 13: "China's carrier training was conducted in international waters, was not directed at any specific country or target, and fully complied with international law and international practice." Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on June 10: "Let me reiterate that Chinese naval vessels' activities in those waters are fully consistent with international law and international practices. Our national defense policy is defensive in nature. We hope Japan will view those activities objectively and rationally." Chinese aircraft carriers CNS Liaoning, top, and CNS Shandong, bottom, conduct flight operations with J-15 fighter jets in the western Pacific Ocean in early June 2025. Chinese aircraft carriers CNS Liaoning, top, and CNS Shandong, bottom, conduct flight operations with J-15 fighter jets in the western Pacific Ocean in early June 2025. Chinese military What Happens Next The objectives of this Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment remain to be seen. It is unclear whether the U.S. will enhance its naval presence in the western Pacific.
NHK
13-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Beijing blames Japan over close encounters with Chinese jets
Japan has expressed serious concerns over a series of extremely close aerial encounters with the Chinese military. But officials in Beijing are now pointing the finger right back. Japan's Defense Ministry says Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol planes were shadowed by Chinese fighter jets on June 7 and 8. The incidents took place over the Pacific Ocean around Japan. The ministry says the Chinese aircraft came as close as about 45 meters. But Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said in a video posted to social media on Friday that Beijing has sent a stern notice to Japan. Jiang accused Japanese vessels and aircrafts of intentionally creating safety risks by frequently approaching and obstructing China's military activities. He urged Japan to stop what he called "dangerous provocative actions". Japan has conveyed serious concerns to China and called for steps to prevent a recurrence. The Japanese government says it cannot accept China's attempts to shift the blame. The Japanese Embassy in Beijing told NHK that it has received notice of China's position, but refrained from commenting further.
Epoch Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
New Chinese Military Academies Mark Next Phase in PLA Modernization
Commentary China's restructuring of its military academies is a targeted effort to prepare for high-tech, joint warfare in the Indo–Pacific. On May 15, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the newly appointed spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, announced a major restructuring of the Chinese military's education system. Approved by the Central Military Commission, the reform establishes three new academies intended to align officer training with the evolving organizational structure of the People's Liberation Army (PLA): the University of Army Branches in Hefei, the Information Support Force Engineering University in Wuhan, and the Joint Logistics Support Force Engineering University in Chongqing. Each academy will provide specialized training aligned with structural changes in the PLA. By focusing on cyber operations, logistics, and branch-specific skills, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to build a force capable of high-tech, integrated joint operations in line with CCP leader Xi Jinping's goal of a 'world-class' These developments directly affect the Indo–Pacific security environment, enhancing the PLA's ability to project power, sustain operations, and compete in non-kinetic domains, such as electronic warfare and information control. These new academies are designated as higher education institutions and will recruit high school graduates through China's national military recruitment system. Details on majors, enrollment quotas, and academic schedules will be released in coordination with national recruitment authorities. Related Stories 5/25/2025 5/24/2025 This model of branch-specific training differs significantly from the U.S. approach, where federal academies operate at the service level rather than by operational branch. These include the Military Academy at West Point (Army, Department of Defense), Naval Academy at Annapolis (Navy, Department of Defense), Air Force Academy (Air Force, Department of Defense), Coast Guard Academy (Department of Homeland Security), and Merchant Marine Academy (Department of Transportation). U.S. academies commission graduates broadly into their respective services, with specialization, such as cyber, logistics, or aviation, occurring after commissioning through dedicated branch schools. The Marine Corps and Space Force branches do not operate their own academies; instead, they draw officers from the Naval and Air Force academies, respectively. By contrast, China's new academies commission officers directly into specific branches such as the Information Support Force and the Joint Logistics Support Force, rather than broadly into service-level commands. The PLA University of Army Branches is fully dedicated to branch-level training and was created by merging the Army Academy of Armored Forces with the Army Academy of Artillery and Air Defense. The Information Support Force Engineering University was formed by combining the Information and Communication College of the National University of Defense Technology with the Communication Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) School of the Army Engineering University. The Joint Logistics Support Force Engineering University in Chongqing was created by consolidating the Army Logistics Academy, the Army Military Transportation University, and the affiliated Automobile NCO Academy. China is improving its ability to conduct integrated, multi-domain operations by centralizing training for key branches. The The current overhaul aligns new command structures with dedicated institutions focused on cyber, logistics, and high-tech warfare, reflecting the CCP's recognition that modern combat requires engineers and systems operators, not just ideological conformity or frontline combat troops. According to Zhang Junshe, a former PLA Naval Research Academy researcher, the reform consolidates scattered resources to 'enhance the professionalism of education' and produce a system 'greater than the sum of its parts.' This reform provides China's newest military branches, the Information Support Force and Joint Logistics Support Force, with dedicated educational institutions to train officers from the ground up, replacing earlier reliance on generalized or legacy academies. The Information Support Force, which Its establishment underscores the CCP's long-term commitment to dominating the information environment, shaping digital battlespaces, and waging For Washington and its allies, these developments highlight the urgency of strengthening cyber defenses, sustaining technological superiority, and reinforcing Indo–Pacific defense capabilities and alliances. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
China announces new military academies as part of PLA modernisation drive
China is reorganising its military education system and establishing academies for new service branches, as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) pushes hard for modernisation. According to the Ministry of Defence, the PLA Ground Force Service Academy will be based in Hefei, Anhui province; the PLA Information Support Force Engineering University in Wuhan, Hubei province; and the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force Engineering University in Chongqing. These academies will open recruitment for high school graduate applicants, with admission programmes and student enrolment to be announced in follow-up notices, ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said on Thursday. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Jiang said that the initiative was taken to 'adapt to the needs of restructuring military services and the military talent training'. The new institutes will provide the PLA's new service branches, the Information Support Force (ISF) and Joint Logistics Support Force (JLSF), distinct channels to directly recruit high school graduates, strengthen their talent pool and train personnel to their needs. Since 2016, the PLA has been undergoing a structural overhaul, to reshape the Chinese military build-up and improve its proficiencies to fit modern and hi-tech warfare by 2027, as they work towards achieving a 'world-class' military by 2049. The PLA disbanded its Strategic Support Force in April 2024 and inaugurated its functional units – the ISF, the Military Aerospace Force and the Cyberspace Force – as independent service branches reporting to the Central Military Commission. They are all deputy-theatre-grade forces alongside the JLSF, which was created in 2016. The ISF is to coordinate the management of the military's networks and communications systems, while the JLSF is to integrate the PLA's logistics system across the country to support fast-paced joint operations. The new institutions reorganize or combine some existing PLA academies, mainly those of the PLA Ground Force (PLAGF). The Ground Force Service Academy will combine the Armoured Force Academy and Artillery and Air Defence Academy of the PLAGF. The Joint Logistics Support Force Engineering University will merge the PLAGF's Logistics Academy and Military Transportation University, including its subordinate Automobile Cadet College. The Information Support Force Engineering University is composed of the Information and Communication Department of the National University of Defence Technology and the Communication Cadet College of the Army (Ground Force) Engineering University. After the restructuring, the PLAGF will still operate numerous other academies, including the Command College; Engineering University; Infantry College; Special Combat Operation Academy; Army Aviation Corps Academy; Institute of NBC Defence (for nuclear, biological and chemical weapons); and Army Medical University. More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
