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Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

PLA naval vessels in maritime training PLA naval vessels in maritime training

The Type 055 Destroyer Lhasa (Hull 102) attached to a destroyer flotilla of the Chinese PLA Navy sails on the sea during a maritime training exercise in early June, 2025.

PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise

Soldiers assigned to a mobile detachment of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Guangxi Corps perform battle ropes waves to build upper body muscles during a multi-subject physical exercise on June 10, 2025.

J-10 fighter jets in flight training J-10 fighter jets in flight training

​Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force manage their J-10 multi-role single-engine fighter jet in the cockpit and get it off the ground during a live-fire flight training exercise on May 30, 2025.

Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges

Chinese and Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon pose for a group photo during a recent friendly exchange activity held at the camp of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

J-15 fighter jet takes off for training 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 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 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 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 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.

Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit
PLA naval vessels in maritime training
PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise
J-10 fighter jets in flight training
Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges
J-15 fighter jet takes off for training
J-10 fighter jets conduct training in small hours
Howitzer systems fire at mock targets
Multiple helicopters in flight training
Soldiers rush toward missile launching vehicles
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Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

PLA naval vessels in maritime training PLA naval vessels in maritime training

The Type 055 Destroyer Lhasa (Hull 102) attached to a destroyer flotilla of the Chinese PLA Navy sails on the sea during a maritime training exercise in early June, 2025.

PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise

Soldiers assigned to a mobile detachment of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Guangxi Corps perform battle ropes waves to build upper body muscles during a multi-subject physical exercise on June 10, 2025.

J-10 fighter jets in flight training J-10 fighter jets in flight training

​Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force manage their J-10 multi-role single-engine fighter jet in the cockpit and get it off the ground during a live-fire flight training exercise on May 30, 2025.

Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges

Chinese and Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon pose for a group photo during a recent friendly exchange activity held at the camp of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

J-15 fighter jet takes off for training 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 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 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 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 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.

Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit
PLA naval vessels in maritime training
PAP soldiers conduct physical exercise
J-10 fighter jets in flight training
Chinese, Cambodian peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct exchanges
J-15 fighter jet takes off for training
J-10 fighter jets conduct training in small hours
Howitzer systems fire at mock targets
Multiple helicopters in flight training
Soldiers rush toward missile launching vehicles
With shared vision and concrete action, China and Central Asian countries are pioneering a model of inclusive and mutually beneficial development -- a path grounded in mutual respect and offering valuable insights for an international community grappling with growing divisions and uncertainties.
Only when the international community works together with firm resolve to implement the two-state solution can the flames of war in Gaza be extinguished to offer the Palestinian people a glimpse of peace and truly uphold international fairness and justice.
A Chinese envoy on Friday urged Israel to immediately cease its military adventurism in Iran.
"We hope the US side will stop playing up the alleged 'China threat', respect China's core interests," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Friday.
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, for recklessly selling out and harming Taiwan's interests to seek "Taiwan independence" for their own political gain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducted training in the Gulf of Aden on February 19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Singapore have successfully concluded here the fifth edition of a bilateral training exercise at the Jurong Camp.
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.
"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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.