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A J-15 carrier-based fighter jet attached to an aviation unit under the Chinese PLA Navy speeds up towards the ski jump to take off during a flight training exercise in recent days.

J-10 fighter jets conduct training in small hours

Maintenance members assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command conduct pre-flight check on a J-10 multi-role fighter jet during a flight training exercise in the small hours of June 6, 2025.

Howitzer systems fire at mock targets

PCL-161 122mm truck-mounted howitzer systems attached to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army fire at the mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on May 27, 2025.

Multiple helicopters in flight training

A group of helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army lift off successively for a flight training exercise in late May, 2025.

Soldiers rush toward missile launching vehicles

Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 71st Group Army rush toward the missile launching vehicles during a ground-to-air confrontation training exercise on May 21, 2025.

J-16 fighter jet in nighttime training

A J-16 multi-role fighter jet attached to a unit under the Chinese PLA Air Force releases drag chute to slow down while landing on the runway during a nighttime flight training exercise on May 23, 2025.

Type 056A corvette Huangshi in maritime training

A speed boat attached to a flotilla with the navy under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command sails away from the Type 056A corvette Huangshi (Hull 655) during a maritime training exercise in early May, 2025.

Fighter jets in night flight training

A J-11BS fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment under the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway during a day-and-night flight training exercise on May 12, 2025.

Soldiers cross one-rope bridge

A soldier assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 72nd Group Army uses the Army crawl to cross a one-rope bridge during a reconnaissance training exercise.

J-16 fighter jets take off in formation

Two J-16 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command take off in formation during a multi-subject flight training exercise in late May, 2025.

Top Stories

China, South Africa vow to strengthen military cooperation

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun met with the visiting Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya in Beijing on June 10, 2025.
China and South Africa strengthen defense ties at 10th meeting

The 10th meeting of the China-South Africa Defense Committee took place in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a news release from China's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday afternoon.
China's amphibious AG600 aircraft greenlighted for mass production

China's domestically developed AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft has officially entered mass production after receiving production certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Wednesday.
PLA garrison in Hong Kong organizes joint patrol

The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday mobilized some of its army, naval and air forces to conduct a joint patrol.
PLA Navy aircraft carriers conduct training in the Western Pacific

Aircraft carriers Liaoning (Hull 16) and Shandong (Hull 17) attached to the Navy of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted training exercise in the Western Pacific and relevant sea areas in recent days.
Chinese peacekeeping construction engineering company to Lebanon passes UN equipment inspection

Recently, the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Construction Engineering Company to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) underwent its first UN equipment inspection during mission period, with all equipment and materials meeting the inspection standards of the UN.
Chinese naval frigate Honghe makes technical stop in Tanzania

The Honghe (Hull 523), a guided-missile frigate attached to China's 47th naval escort taskforce, arrived at Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam on June 8, local time, for a five-day technical stop and replenishment.
20th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations to be held in Nanjing: Defense Spokesperson

"The 20th meeting of the Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations under the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus will be held in China's Nanjing City from June 11 to 14," said a Chinese defense spokesperson at a press briefing on Monday.
PLA to participate in Khaan Quest 2025 multinational peacekeeping exercise: Defense Spokesperson

At the invitation of the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia, the Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will send troops to Mongolia in mid-June to participate in the Khaan Quest 2025 multinational peacekeeping exercise.
47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts multi-subject training in Gulf of Aden

Recently, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducted underway replenishment (UNREP) in the Gulf of Aden.
Soliciting external support for "Taiwan independence" will only fail: Defense Spokesperson

"The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests, and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Monday.
China releases historical files exposing Japan's war crimes in northeast

More than 1,200 historical files related to Japan's invasion during World War II were released by the provincial archives of Liaoning on Monday, International Archives Day, shedding new light on Japan's invasion and occupation of China more than 80 years ago.
Chinese midshipmen complete a 16-day navigation internship mission

Recently, more than 350 midshipmen from the Chinese PLA Naval Medical University (NMU), sailed to the ocean aboard the Chinese PLA Navy's support ship Xiangqianjin-01 (Hull 88) to enhance their capabilities and successfully completed a 16-day navigation internship mission.
China to jointly build maritime community with shared future in South China Sea: think tank report

China is willing to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, according to a think tank report issued on Sunday.
Taiwan scholars mark 80th anniversary of victory in war against Japanese aggression

A symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of both victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan's recovery was held in Taipei on Saturday.
China Coast Guard conducts patrol off Diaoyu waters

A China Coast Guard fleet conducted a patrol within the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands on Friday, the CCG said.

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J-15 fighter jet takes off for training

A J-15 carrier-based fighter jet attached to an aviation unit under the Chinese PLA Navy speeds up towards the ski jump to take off during a flight training exercise in recent days.

J-10 fighter jets conduct training in small hours

Howitzer systems fire at mock targets

PCL-161 122mm truck-mounted howitzer systems attached to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army fire at the mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on May 27, 2025.

Multiple helicopters in flight training

A group of helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army lift off successively for a flight training exercise in late May, 2025.

Soldiers rush toward missile launching vehicles

Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 71st Group Army rush toward the missile launching vehicles during a ground-to-air confrontation training exercise on May 21, 2025.

J-16 fighter jet in nighttime training

Type 056A corvette Huangshi in maritime training

Fighter jets in night flight training

A J-11BS fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment under the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway during a day-and-night flight training exercise on May 12, 2025.

Soldiers cross one-rope bridge

A soldier assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 72nd Group Army uses the Army crawl to cross a one-rope bridge during a reconnaissance training exercise.

J-16 fighter jets take off in formation

Opinions

Acting as a springboard for external forces undermines Japan's own interests

According to recent Japanese media reports, the Japanese government and the EU have agreed to launch negotiations soon on formally signing an information security agreement to enable the exchange of classified security-related intelligence. The two sides also plan to establish a dialogue mechanism to promote cooperation in the defense industry.

Japan's move to deploy offensive weapons impacts regional stability

Recently, JSDF launched the annual "Fuji Firepower Exercise". A variety of new equipment appeared in the exercise, including the improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, the hypersonic missile, and other long-range offensive weapons that have attracted particular attention.

Voices

Chinese military vessels adhere to international law

The activities of Chinese military vessels in relevant waters are fully consistent with international law and practices, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has said.

Chinese defense ministry rebukes Britain for hyping up "China threat" in report

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Monday rebuked Britain for hyping up the so-called "China threat" in its recent strategic defense evaluation report.

China calls on Syrian interim authorities to prevent terrorists from getting chemical weapons

A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on the interim authorities in Syria to prevent dangerous chemicals and chemical weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists.

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Exchanges

China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise wraps up

On May 28, local time, the conclusion ceremony of the aerial and land live-fire drill of China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise was held in Cambodia.

Exercises

China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise completes adaptive training

As of May 24 local time, the participating troops of the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise have completed multi-subject adaptive training and got ready for the comprehensive live-force drills.

Weaponry Equipment

China's first Type 054B frigate Luohe commissioned

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning in a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.

Other

PLA Honor Guard set for Red Square parade

The PLA Honor Guard has prepared well to take part in the spectacular military parade that will mark the 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War on Friday in Moscow, Russia, in a demonstration of China's commitment to maintaining world peace.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeeping helicopter unit to Abyei passes UN equipment inspection

Recently, the 5th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) successfully passed the UNISFA's equipment inspection for the second quarter of 2025.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon complete Exercise Tiger 2025

On May 28, local time, the Exercise Tiger 2025 was conducted at the camp of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Chinese peacekeepers to South Sudan start rehabilitating main supply route from Tonj to Romich

On May 17, the 15th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) launched the rehabilitation of a main supply route from Tonj to Romich.

Chinese military will deepen and expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations: Defense Spokesperson

"Chinese military will continue to deepen and expand its participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations, and contribute more to the implementation of the Global Security Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," said a Chinese defense spokesperson.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts training in Gulf of Aden

The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducted training in the Gulf of Aden on February 19.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes multiple escort tasks

Early in the morning on Tuesday, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completed its 1,658th escort task, safely escorting a merchant ship "Tianqi" to the designated waters.

Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark meets 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in Gulf of Aden

The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, which is on the Mission Harmony-2024, met with the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in the Gulf of Aden while it was heading to Sri Lanka at around 7 p.m. on December 15, local time.

46th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts joint maritime training with Egyptian Navy

The guided-missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the comprehensive supply ship Honghu attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce wrapped up their five-day goodwill visit to Egypt and departed from the Port of Alexandria on Monday morning.

Chinese military continues rescue efforts in area hit by landslides

Since the outbreak of the disaster, the rescue troops from the Chinese PLA, the PAP Force and the militias have been fighting in the frontline to conduct search and rescue operations.

PAP Soldiers Rush to Rescue in Landslide-hit Village

Soldiers assigned to the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Sichuan Corps have rushed to the affected area to undertake on-site rescue operations.

Chinese Disaster Relief Troops Provide Hot Meals for Quake-affected People

At present, the post-disaster reconstruction is proceeding in an orderly manner. The disaster relief troops of Chinese military are carrying out debris removal, prefabricated house construction, medical tours and psychological consultation in the disaster-affected areas.

Chinese military helicopters transfer severely injured young man

PubuKelsang, a 26-year-old villager from Gabu Village, didn't take it seriously when he got injured in his right eye due to the aftershocks of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Xigaze City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7.

China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise concludes

The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise returned to China by two Y-20 transport aircraft on December 14, local time.

China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes

China and Singapore have successfully concluded here the fifth edition of a bilateral training exercise at the Jurong Camp.

Great Wall- 2022 International Forum on Counter-terrorism kicks off in Beijing

The "Great Wall-2022" International Forum on Counter-terrorism sponsored by the Chinese People's Armed Police Force kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing. The forum, combining both on-line and off-line meetings, will conclude on August 31.

Int'l counter-terrorism forum "Great Wall-2022" to be held in Beijing

"Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) is to host the International Forum on Counter-terrorism 'Great Wall-2022' in Beijing from August 30 to 31," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Features

PLA officer rescues five people from drowning in Henan

Chinese netizens recently took to social media to praise a People's Liberation Army soldier from Shangqiu, Henan province, for his courageous act of jumping into a lake five times to save five people from drowning, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Echoes of history still resonate

In early autumn of 1937, as war loomed over northern China, Zeng Huai fled into the mountains with others from Baiyatai village, a small hamlet in Lingqiu county, in what is today Datong, Shanxi province.

CMC

Central Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media_{on China}

Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking 'Enemy Submarines' in Joint Drills

Russia's Ministry of Defense has published video footage of the Russian and Chinese joint naval exercises during the third maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.

Int'l Militaries_{on China}

Russian President meets with Chinese CMC Vice Chairman

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the visiting Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) General Zhang Youxia in Moscow on November 8, local time.

World Military News

Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 kicks off in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions

Hamas says US ceasefire proposal under review, does not meet Palestinian demands

Israeli PM says Hamas leader in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike

Hamas agrees to US proposal on truce

World Military Analysis

US development of "Orbital Carrier" poses threat to space security

The US has long attached great importance to securing dominance in space. To gain the upper hand in offensive and defensive operations, the US Space Force views space mobility as a core capability and has made sustained satellite maneuverability a top priority in its development agenda.

What signals does US-Houthi ceasefire deal send?

Given the relentless pressure on the Houthis of President Donald Trump after taking office, the news may appear unexpected to the international community. However, considering the core interests of both the US and the Houthis, as well as the roles played by countries such as Oman and Iran, the US-Houthi ceasefire deal also seems to follow a certain logic.