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South China Morning Post
25-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How China's new Information Support Force gears military up for PLA modernisation
China's new Information Support Force (ISF) has stepped up joint training with other military branches, showcasing an integrated combat system and increased mobile and decentralised deployment capabilities, according to the official paper of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Advertisement This includes a new training approach featuring the 'embedding' of small ISF teams into the PLA's air, naval and ground forces to offer real-time information support. Established in April 2024 as part of the PLA's modernisation push, the force is tasked with coordinating the application of network information systems within the Chinese military. While official information has been limited, recent PLA Daily reports have offered a rare glimpse into the operations of the force – which also plays a pivotal role in incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) into the military's decision-making and combat systems. 02:09 China stages drone and counter-drone warfare demonstration China stages drone and counter-drone warfare demonstration In the 15 months since the force's establishment, restructuring measures such as setting up a new ISF base had been implemented down to the frontline levels, the PLA Daily said.
Gulf Insider
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Watch: Chinese Military Unveils Robot Murder Wolves
The Chinese military conducted tactical exercises integrating robotic wolves and infantry-operated drones, underscoring Beijing's push to deploy unmanned systems in modern combat operations, according to state-run media. The 76th Group Army's drills focused on battlefield coordination between personnel and autonomous technologies for reconnaissance, strategic point clearing, fire support and breaching defensive positions, according to a military statement. The exercises represent China's latest effort to advance unmanned warfare capabilities amid growing global competition in military robotics. The robotic wolves, branded 'steel warriors,' debuted at the 2024 Airshow China exhibition before being deployed in joint exercises with Cambodia. During the 2024 'Golden Dragon' exercise, China fielded a rifle-armed robotic wolf for assault operations. The follow-up 'Golden Dragon 2025' exercise featured a UAV equipped with a QBZ-95 assault rifle providing fire cover for ground units. The military demonstrations come as Chinese defense analysts raise concerns about the ethical implications of autonomous weapons systems. In a recent People's Liberation Army Daily op-ed, analysts Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang called for 'ethical and legal research' to address risks from militarized robots, warning that malfunctioning units could cause 'indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths.' The PLA Daily authors referenced Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, which prohibit robots from harming humans, arguing that militarized humanoid robots 'clearly violate' these principles. They proposed overhauling Asimov's framework for military applications, emphasizing that combat robots must adhere to laws of war by 'obeying humans,' 'respecting humans' and 'protecting humans.' The trio of analysts stressed the need for built-in constraints to prevent excessive force and indiscriminate killing, while cautioning against prematurely replacing human soldiers, noting that robots still lack critical capabilities including speed, dexterity and complex terrain navigation. 'Even if humanoid robots become mature and widely used, they will not fully replace other unmanned systems,' the authors concluded, advocating for balanced integration of robotics into warfare.
Economic Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Rebellion within the ranks: China's top military paper challenges Xi Jinping's push for battlefield robots
Live Events Big change in tone from earlier China building robot army fast FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel China's top military newspaper PLA Daily published an article warning against using humanoid robots in war. The article goes against President Xi Jinping's military tech ambitions, especially his focus on high automation and AI in the army, as per the writers—Yuan Yi, Ma Ye, and Yue Shiguang—wrote the piece, but it's not clear if they are from the army or civilian defence. The article says using humanoid robots in large numbers could cause 'indiscriminate killings' and accidental deaths, which could lead to legal issues and moral backlash, as stated in the report by The asks the military to do more ethical and legal studies before using these robots in battle. The piece admits that humanoid robots are useful for war since they reduce human deaths, and could be the next big step in military tech, like drones once were, as per the it warns that the technology is still new and not fully understood, so the use of these robots in combat should be strictly controlled and regulated. This article is very unusual for PLA Daily, which normally just promotes the government's military plans. That's why many experts are surprised, as reported by The two months ago, the same paper praised humanoid robots and said they would change the future of war in a good way. The new warning might mean that some people in Beijing are not fully happy with China's heavy focus on military AI and robots, as per the report by The the article didn't name the Chinese military (PLA) directly, but it did name other countries like the US, Russia, and Japan, saying they are also investing heavily in humanoid robots for war. China is leading the world in automation, with more robots per worker than any country except South Korea and Singapore, according to the 2022 to 2023, China added over 276,000 roboworkers, which is more than half of all robots used globally. Last month, China's state media proudly showed off the world's first robot football match, where AI robots played soccer with no human help, as per The Telegraph Chinese defence industry is also making robot dogs for combat, and military strategists are openly supporting the use of humanoid robots in battle. The US, on the other hand, is not focusing much on humanoid robots, but is investing more in next-gen fighter jets and drones, claims reports.A well-known scholar at the PLA's top institute, Wang Yonghua, has said that humanoid robots can mimic human actions, interact with humans, and replace soldiers in complex missions, as stated by The PLA Daily warned that humanoid robots could cause accidental killings and legal or moral is developing humanoid robots and combat robot dogs, but some experts now want strict rules before using them in war.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rebellion within the ranks: China's top military paper challenges Xi Jinping's push for battlefield robots
China's top military newspaper PLA Daily published an article warning against using humanoid robots in war. The article goes against President Xi Jinping's military tech ambitions, especially his focus on high automation and AI in the army, as per the reports. Three writers—Yuan Yi, Ma Ye, and Yue Shiguang—wrote the piece, but it's not clear if they are from the army or civilian defence. The article says using humanoid robots in large numbers could cause 'indiscriminate killings' and accidental deaths, which could lead to legal issues and moral backlash, as stated in the report by The Telegraph. It asks the military to do more ethical and legal studies before using these robots in battle. The piece admits that humanoid robots are useful for war since they reduce human deaths, and could be the next big step in military tech, like drones once were, as per the reports. ALSO READ: Largest population purge this decade? Iran expels half a million Afghans in rapid crackdown post-Israel war But it warns that the technology is still new and not fully understood, so the use of these robots in combat should be strictly controlled and regulated. This article is very unusual for PLA Daily, which normally just promotes the government's military plans. That's why many experts are surprised, as reported by The Telegraph. Live Events Big change in tone from earlier Just two months ago, the same paper praised humanoid robots and said they would change the future of war in a good way. The new warning might mean that some people in Beijing are not fully happy with China's heavy focus on military AI and robots, as per the report by The Telegraph. Interestingly, the article didn't name the Chinese military (PLA) directly, but it did name other countries like the US, Russia, and Japan, saying they are also investing heavily in humanoid robots for war. China is leading the world in automation, with more robots per worker than any country except South Korea and Singapore, according to the reports. ALSO READ: Bitcoin hits new all-time high at $113,804 as supply shrinks and big buyers load up China building robot army fast From 2022 to 2023, China added over 276,000 roboworkers, which is more than half of all robots used globally. Last month, China's state media proudly showed off the world's first robot football match, where AI robots played soccer with no human help, as per The Telegraph report. The Chinese defence industry is also making robot dogs for combat, and military strategists are openly supporting the use of humanoid robots in battle. The US, on the other hand, is not focusing much on humanoid robots, but is investing more in next-gen fighter jets and drones, claims reports. A well-known scholar at the PLA's top institute, Wang Yonghua, has said that humanoid robots can mimic human actions, interact with humans, and replace soldiers in complex missions, as stated by The Telegraph. FAQs Q1. Why did China's military newspaper warn about battlefield robots? The PLA Daily warned that humanoid robots could cause accidental killings and legal or moral problems. Q2. Is China using humanoid robots in its army? China is developing humanoid robots and combat robot dogs, but some experts now want strict rules before using them in war.
South China Morning Post
12-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's PLA Daily slams US Golden Dome missile defence plan, warns of space arms race
China's military newspaper has condemned America's planned ' Golden Dome ' space-based missile defence system, warning that it may threaten global strategic stability and trigger an arms race in space. 'The development of the Golden Dome system and the US Space Force's rapid expansion have further militarised outer space,' a commentary in the PLA Daily warned on Thursday, adding that such moves could potentially intensify great power rivalry and challenge international arms control norms. The official People's Liberation Army publication also highlighted Washington's recent steps to speed up the US$175 billion Golden Dome programme, including the setting up of a 'technical integrated planning team' led by General Michael Guetlein. Guetlein, vice-chief of space operations at the US Space Force, was appointed direct programme manager for the Golden Dome missile defence project last month. 01:26 Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says The paper also highlighted critical programmes under the US Space Development Agency (SDA) and Missile Defence Agency (MDA).
