Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week.

Tokyo lodges protest as Chinese Navy survey ship enters Japanese waters

The Chinese government on Friday (Dec 29) appointed Dong Jun, 62, as the new defence minister of the country, replacing Li Shangfu – the minister who disappeared four months ago without any explanation.

Who is Dong Jun? The new Chinese defence minister handpicked by Xi Jinping

China’s People Liberation Army’s (PLA) Navy, on Sunday, took to their social media accounts and announced that two Type 075 amphibious assault ships have “graduated” from their training phase and are now combat-ready.

Two Chinese Type 075 amphibious assault ships are combat ready, says PLA Navy

China's new warfare mindset: Fujian & drone carriers

This is China's anti-submarine aircraft which targets Taiwan

As the US and Indonesian military personnel began joint drills as part of Garuda Shield exercises, China announced it will hold military exercises from Friday in the South China Sea.

China to hold military exercises in South China Sea

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