Chinese military buildup far exceeds its defensive needs:
Washington, Dec 16 Sharing concerns of many of China''s neighbours in Asia, the US has said the Chinese military buildup far exceeds its defensive needs and asked Beijing to become more transparent with regard to its ``military capabilities, expenditures and intentions.''
Chinese plane boosts global reach Updated: 00:02, Tuesday January 29, 2013 China's new heavy-lift transport aircraft and a successful missile interception test are key steps in expanding the strength and reach of its armed forces, analysts and state media say.