According to The Diplomat, continued supply of semiconductor technology, DUV lithography machines to China will enable it to rapidly ramp up production of advanced chips, enabling the People's Liberation Army to greatly increase its number of missiles, fighter jets, and warships.
Intense Chinese military activity in the South China Sea is hardly unusual, although it's interesting to note that, in this case, the exercise scenario apparently targeted US Navy vessels specifically.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): To review the combat readiness of the fleet in a multi-threat scenario, Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, embarked ships of the Western Fleet off the west coast of India on Friday.
Beijing [China], September 5 (ANI): The Solomon Islands' snap ban on foreign military vessels docking at Honiara port have stocked new fears over China's growing clout in the Islands, where China is accused of stationing its military warships and deploying troops, media reports said.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 28 (ANI): Two United States Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait in the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island post US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): In a major boost for achieving indigenisation in the armed forces, the Indian Navy on Friday received its first-ever fully Made in India 30mm ammunition for AK-630 guns fitted on warships.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday reported that 51 Chinese warplanes and six warships breached its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) including 25 Chinese fighters bombers that flew east of self-governed island's median line.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 6 (ANI): Multiple Chinese planes and ships were detected around Taiwan Strait, simulating an attack on its main island, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday adding that some of them have crossed the median line.
Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): As the tensions in the Taiwan strait heightened soon with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has been increasing its military activities with 68 Chinese military planes and 13 warships crossing over the median line to participate in drills
Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): Taipei on Friday termed China's military exercises around the island nation "highly provocative" after some Chinese aircraft and warships crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing [China], July 3 (ANI): At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been spotted in the seas near Japan this week, signalling the apparent pressure the two nations have been putting on Tokyo as the relations deteriorate over Ukraine and Taiwan respectively, as per media reports.
Moscow [Russia], June 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The Russian navy will receive 46 warships and support vessels in 2022, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Nikolay Yevmenov said Sunday.