James Char

James Char is a specialist in the Chinese military who assesses the strengths and weaknesses of China's naval capabilities compared to the US Navy.

Le Monde·France· 2026-03-05

James Char is a specialist in the Chinese army and its relations with political power.

Le Monde·France· 2026-02-27

James Char is an expert on China from the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, discussing China's long-term strategy in the Arctic.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-02-12

Nanyang Technological University assistant professor James Char mentioned that the PLA is hampered by a limited number of amphibious combined arms brigades.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-01-29

James Char noted that Xi's decision to place Zhang under probe responds to criticisms of selective anti-corruption efforts.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-01-27

James Char said investigating Zhang demonstrates that Xi is addressing claims that his PLA anti-corruption campaign had been selective.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-01-26

James Char explained that Zhang's fall reflects factional balancing within the CMC.

The Times of India·India· 2026-01-26

Singapore-based China security scholar James Char said the military’s daily operations could carry on as normal despite the purges.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-01-26

James Char is a security expert at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-09-16

James Char discussed the implications of China's new military capabilities for U.S. and allied forces in East Asia.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2025-09-04

James Char noted the rapid advancements in China's military capabilities.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-09-04

James Char noted the rapid advancements in China's military capabilities.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-09-04

James Char, a China defence scholar, discussed the implications of China's new weapons for the United States and its allies.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2025-09-03

James Char, a professor specialising in the Chinese military at Nanyang Technological University, commented on the significant upgrade of China's armed forces.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-01

James Char, an expert on the Chinese army at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, commented on Beijing's cautious approach in the Middle East.

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-06-26

James Char from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University compared the capabilities of the Rafale and J10-C jets.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-20

James Char is a Chinese security scholar who discussed the presence of Chinese military advisers in Pakistan.

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-05-09

James Char is a researcher at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore who speculates on China's military support to Pakistan.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-05-09

James Char is an expert in PLA who explained the significance of the absence of a vice chairman of the CMC.

Adevărul·Romania· 2025-04-05

James Char commented on the significance of He's absence from Communist Party sessions.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2025-04-05

James Char is a PLA expert who commented on the significance of He Weidong's absence from the tree-planting event.

CNN·United States· 2025-04-05