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Press conference marking one-day countdown of 7th CISM Military World Games held in Wuhan

A press conference marking one-day countdown of the 7th CISM Military World Games is held in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 17, 2019.(

Xi meets representatives of PRC anniversary celebrations personnel

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met here with representatives of the personnel who had worked for the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Athletes prepare for 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan

Athletes train at the athletes' village of the 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 16, 2019.

Flag-raising ceremony held at 7th CISM Military World Games

Photo taken on Oct. 16, 2019 shows a view of the flag-raising ceremony at the athletes' village of the 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.

7th CISM Military World Games Torch Relay held in Wuhan

The 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games Torch Relay is held in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 16, 2019.

Su-30 fighter jets taxi on the runway before takeoff

The ground crew assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command signals a Su-30 fighter jet to taxi on the runway during a flight training exercise on October 10, 2019.

Media center for the 7th Military World Games unveiled

Photo taken on Oct. 14, 2019 shows the Main Media center of the 7th Military World Games in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The media center was officially put into use on October 10, 2019.

Chinese peacekeepers harvest trophies in UNIFIL military obstacle competition

Chinese peacekeepers pose for group photos after the military obstacle competition.Chinese peacekeepers won the first and third place at the military obstacle competition held by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon on Oct. 11.

J-10 fighter jets conduct unscripted air combat exercise at night

Ground crews assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command signal J-10 fighter jets to taxi on the runway during an unscripted night air combat exercise on October 10, 2019.

JH-7 fighter bombers take off for flight training

A JH-7 fighter bomber attached to an aviation brigade under the air force of the PLA Southern Theater Command receives last-minute inspections before taxing out for a flight training exercise at a military airfield on October 10, 2019.

Top Stories

Xi Jinping to open 2019 Military World Games

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the ceremony and announce the opening of the Games in the central Chinese city of Wuhan at 8 p.m. on Friday evening.
PLA air force targets poverty reduction through education

The Chinese PLA air force will launch a new round of a project to reduce poverty through education, according to a press conference held in Changchun.
J-20 jets showcase missiles

China's most advanced fighter jet, J-20, once again revealed its missiles at the Chinese Air Force's "open day" event on Thursday, which also showcased the outstanding flight performances of a number of the PLA's warplanes.
Chinese-funded military college inaugurated by Namibia's President

Namibian President Hage Geingob on Thursday inaugurated the Chinese-funded Namibia Command and Staff College in Okahandja, 70 km away from the capital city of Windhoek.
CISM president believes Wuhan military games to usher in new era in military sport

Herve Piccirillo, the president of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), said here on Thursday that the 2019 Military World Games are poised to usher in a new era for military sport.
China expresses concern over Syria amid Turkish offensive

China is "greatly concerned" over the situation in northeast Syria and is calling on Turkey to stop military operations there to avoid making the humanitarian situation worse, China's permanent representative to UN said on Wednesday.
China win back-to-back women's volleyball matches at Military Games

China's women volleyball players defeated Brazil 3-0 to register their second win in a row at the 2019 Military World Games here on Thursday.
Wuhan Military Games athletes' village showcases notable features

Competitors at the 7th Military World Games, which opens on Friday, have now settled into the athletes' village in the host city of Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei province.
Soldiers from 109 countries to compete in largest military world games in Wuhan

A total of 9,308 soldiers from 109 countries will compete in the largest-ever International Military Sports Councils (CISM) Military World Games in Central China's Hubei Province on Friday.
Chinese military to enhance auditing

China's Central Military Commission (CMC) issued a directive to improve auditing on the armed forces in the new era, said a statement from the military Thursday.
Chinese destroyer Taiyuan conducts joint training with Japanese destroyer Samidare

The Chinese destroyer Taiyuan has conducted maritime joint training with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer Samidare in the southern waters of Tokyo Bay on its way back to China.
109 delegations to participate in 7th Military World Games

9,308 soldiers from 109 countries will participate in the 7th Military World Games, which will kick off here on Friday, president of the Games' Executive Commission Yang Jian said at a press conference on Thursday.
Arms export: France's new glory?

Since the beginning of President Charles de Gaulle in the 1960s, French leaders have always insisted on an independent defense industry foundation, that is, independent of American technology, and capable of developing and manufacturing all major weapons systems.
Mongolian delegation arrives in Wuhan by high-speed train for Military World Games

A Mongolian delegation consisting of 108 members arrived in Wuhan for the 7th Military World Games on Wednesday by high-speed rail, becoming the first team to arrive at the Games by train.
Military games to open Friday in China

Countries participating in the 2019 CISM Military World Games have sent strong teams of athletes with many world champions or high-ranked players at the Olympic Games.
Senior officials'meeting on implementing DOC kicks off in Vietnam

The 18th senior officials'meeting on the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (SOM-DOC) was held in DaLat, Vietnam on Oct 15. Senior officials from China and ASEAN countries attended the meeting.

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Press conference marking one-day countdown of 7th CISM Military World Games held in Wuhan

A press conference marking one-day countdown of the 7th CISM Military World Games is held in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 17, 2019.(

Xi meets representatives of PRC anniversary celebrations personnel

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met here with representatives of the personnel who had worked for the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Athletes prepare for 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan

Athletes train at the athletes' village of the 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 16, 2019.

Flag-raising ceremony held at 7th CISM Military World Games

7th CISM Military World Games Torch Relay held in Wuhan

The 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games Torch Relay is held in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 16, 2019.

Su-30 fighter jets taxi on the runway before takeoff

Media center for the 7th Military World Games unveiled

Photo taken on Oct. 14, 2019 shows the Main Media center of the 7th Military World Games in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The media center was officially put into use on October 10, 2019.

Chinese peacekeepers harvest trophies in UNIFIL military obstacle competition

J-10 fighter jets conduct unscripted air combat exercise at night

JH-7 fighter bombers take off for flight training

Opinions

Who is hurt when US and Greece get closer?

As conflict between the US and Turkey deepens, the closer military cooperation between the US and Greece is quite interesting.

Arms export: France's new glory?

Since the beginning of President Charles de Gaulle in the 1960s, French leaders have always insisted on an independent defense industry foundation, that is, independent of American technology, and capable of developing and manufacturing all major weapons systems.

Voices

China expresses concern over Syria amid Turkish offensive

China is "greatly concerned" over the situation in northeast Syria and is calling on Turkey to stop military operations there to avoid making the humanitarian situation worse, China's permanent representative to UN said on Wednesday.

China calls for maintaining global strategic stability, reducing nuclear conflict risks: Chinese diplomat

A senior official of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that China calls for maintaining global strategic stability and reducing risks of nuclear conflicts.

China calls on Turkey to stop military operations in Syria

China calls on Turkey to halt military operations and return to the right track of seeking political solutions, a foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.

Photos _China

Exchanges

Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in PNG for goodwill visit

Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), which is carrying out a two-month ocean-going training and visit mission, arrived at the Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital, for a four-day goodwill visit on Tuesday morning, local time.

Exercises

China, Kazakhstan conduct Fox Hunting-2019 joint counter-terrorism drill

The opening ceremony of "Fox Hunting-2019" joint counter-terrorism drill between China and Kazakhstan was held at a training base in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan on Monday.

Weaponry/Equipment

J-20 jets showcase missiles

China's most advanced fighter jet, J-20, once again revealed its missiles at the Chinese Air Force's "open day" event on Thursday, which also showcased the outstanding flight performances of a number of the PLA's warplanes.

Other

Chinese-funded military college inaugurated by Namibia's President

Namibian President Hage Geingob on Thursday inaugurated the Chinese-funded Namibia Command and Staff College in Okahandja, 70 km away from the capital city of Windhoek.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers win UNIFIL military obstacle competition

Chinese peacekeepers won the first and third place at the military obstacle competition held by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on October 11.

China-Nepal peacekeepers organize joint defense drills in DRC

On October 10, local time, the Walungu detachment of the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Nepal Peacekeeping Infantry launched the joint defense drills.

Chinese infantry peacekeepers to S. Sudan awarded collective commendation

Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), granted the collective commendation at the highest level for UNMISS forces to the 5th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan.

Chinese peacekeepers debut at military parade on National Day

A formation of Chinese peacekeepers made their debut at a grand military parade here Tuesday morning, marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic China.

Navy sends its most capable combat ship on escort mission

The Navy began to carry out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia in December 2008. In the past decade, it has sent 106 ships and more than 28,000 naval personnel to escort at least 6,700 Chinese and foreign ships, according to the Navy.

China sends new naval fleet for escort mission

The 33rd fleet from the Chinese PLA Navy on Thursday left the port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province for the Gulf of Aden to escort civilian ships.

Chinese missile destroyer "Xi'an" makes technical stop in Egypt's Alexandria

Chinese missile destroyer "Xi'an" of the 32nd Chinese naval escort fleet arrived at the port of Alexandria Naval Base of Egypt on Friday for a four-day technical stop.

China's 31st naval escort fleet returns home after seven-month mission

The 31st fleet of the Chinese PLA returned to Zhanjiang City of south China's Guangdong Province on Friday after completing more than seven months of escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.

Armed police carry out rescue operations after Sichuan quake

China dispatched over 100 armed police members to Neijiang City of Sichuan Province for rescue after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake killed one person and injured 53 others early on Sunday.

PLA's "Peace Train-2019" offers medical services in southern Laos

"'Peace Train' of the Chinese PLA comes back!" This is the talks of the town over the past few days in Sanamxay district, southern Laos' Attapeu province.

All Chinese tourists injured in bus mishap in Laos fly back

With the last five injured Chinese tourists getting on a flight back on Saturday, all the injured in a road accident in northern Laos have flown back to China so far.

4 Chinese tourists badly injured in bus crash in Laos fly back to homeland

The Chinese PLA's Peace Train medical team has accompanied four Chinese tourists badly injured in a deadly bus crash in northern Laos to take flights back to China Thursday afternoon.

China, Kazakhstan conduct Fox Hunting-2019 joint counter-terrorism drill

The opening ceremony of "Fox Hunting-2019" joint counter-terrorism drill between China and Kazakhstan was held at a training base in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan on Monday.

China-Nepal "Mt. Everest Friendship 2019" special forces joint training kicks off

China and Nepal held the opening ceremony of the joint training for special forces, which was dubbed "Mt. Everest Friendship 201", on Wednesday in Katmandu, capital of Nepal.

New counter-terror force in Xinjiang

The Chinese People's Armed Police have established a new counter-terror special operations unit in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

China, Kyrgyzstan conclude joint counter-terrorism drill

The joint drill "Cooperation-2019," held by the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) and the National Guard of Kyrgyzstan, concluded Tuesday in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Features

'Post-90s' orienteering girl ready for debut at Military World Games

On the first orienteering training, Li Meizhen sank into frustration as the former middle-distance running champion swallowed a bitter pill – she came in last due to her unfamiliarity with using a map.

Decades of training foreign officers boost China's military diplomacy

China's top military college has a long history training overseas senior military officers, boosting ties and trust. The expanding training scale reflects China's military status on the international stage and has become a barometer of China's diplomatic relations.

CMC

Center Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media _{on China}

Vietnam to attend Military World Games in China

A Vietnamese military sports delegation will attend the 7th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Games 2019 in Wuhan, China from October 16-27.

Int'l Militaries _{on China}

China looks to increase defence ties with South Africa

A long-time commercial partner with numerous African countries, the People's Republic of China is looking to improve its defence ties on the continent, with particular emphasis on cooperating with South Africa on defence technologies.

World Military News

South Sudan says rebel leader to return for another round of peace talks

U.S. military in Syria leave 2 bases: Russian military

Armed Forces Volleyball Team Preps for World Stage

Vietnam to attend Military World Games in China

World Military Analysis

Arms export: France's new glory?

Power pattern in the Middle East undergoes profound changes

It should be pointed out that these non-Arab countries are not major powers, but their political ambitions are generally greater compared with their own strength at present. In the long run, this has far-reaching implications for peace and development in the Middle East.