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A Chinese H-6K bomber patrols the islands and reefs in the South China Sea in this undated photo.

Chinese long-range bombers join drills over South China Sea

China said Thursday that long-range bombers were among the aircraft that took part in recent aerial drills over the South China Sea amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over the strategic waterway.

3 years ago

China aims to defeat the US Air Force without firing a shot. Here’s how.

A new study is highlighting China’s growing air power, and warning the U.S. Air Force to keep an eye on the rival air service.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US criticizes China’s militarization of disputed South China Sea

The Pentagon criticized what it called China’s “continued militarization” of island outposts in the disputed South China Sea, where the Chinese air force landed long-range bombers for the first time, putting entire Southeast Asia within their range.

6 years ago

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