China debuted the J-35A jet at an airshow that was attended by a senior Russian national security official, underlining Beijing’s ever-closer bonds with Moscow.

The Chinese Air Force has unveiled two new stealth combat aircraft to rival the American F-22 and F-35 advanced fighter jets, including one that can collaborate with drones in combat. The latest Chinese fighter aircraft capable of avoiding detection,

China is putting ever greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.

Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea despite signing a joint maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the agreement risked compromising the country's sovereign rights.