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Pilot inspects exhaust nozzle before taking off

A pilot assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command inspects the exhaust nozzle before taking off for a nighttime flight training exercise.

Soldiers patrol mountainous border area by riding horses

Soldiers assigned to a border defense company under the Chinese PLA Xinjiang Military Command steer their horses during a horse-riding patrol in the hinterland of the Karakoram mountain range on November 26, 2024.

Soldiers practice waterborne infiltration skills

Soldiers assigned to the Chinese PLA Army practice swimming skills during a waterborne infiltration training exercise on November 6, 2024.

J-10 multi-role fighter jets participate in flight training

A J-10A multi-role fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under Chinese PLA Air Force soars in the sky during a flight training exercise on October 30, 2024.

Tanks maneuver on muddy road

ZTZ-96 tanks attached to a tank element under a PLA Army brigade march on a muddy road during a recent maneuver training exercise.

Destroyer Jinan in replenishment-at-sea training

Type 052C guided-missile destroyer Jinan (Hull 152) attached to a naval fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) coordinates with a helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea training exercise on November 8, 2024.

Multi-role fighter jets soar in sky

Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command sit in the cockpits of J-16 multi-role fighter jets to get ready for a flight training exercise on October 23, 2024.

Y-9 anti-submarine patrol aircraft takes off for training

A Y-9 anti-submarine patrol aircraft attached to a naval aviation division under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command takes off for flight training on November 4, 2024.

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War buried in homeland

The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.

Heroes will live on forever

The Chinese PLA Air Force's Y-20 transport aircraft brought the remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs back to China from the ROK.

Top Stories

Book of Xi's discourses on upholding, improving people's congress system published

A compilation of discourses by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on upholding and improving the system of people's congresses has been published by the Central Party Literature Press and is available nationwide.
China-Indonesia Peace (Heping) Garuda-2024 joint exercise wraps up

On December 7, local time, the closing ceremony for China-Indonesia Peace (Heping) Garuda-2024 joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was held at an air force base in Jakarta.
Foreign military guests visit PLAN vessels and PLA Naval Medical University

On the afternoon of December 5, the foreign military delegations participating in the 2nd Seminar on Security Situation in the Gulf of Guinea and foreign military cadets visited PLAN guided-missile frigate Luan and destroyer Zibo and the PLA Naval Medical University.
China, India agree to take measures to further ease border situation

China and India have agreed to take measures to further ease the border situation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Friday.
Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during U.S. "stopover"

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said the actions of Lai Ching-te during his "stopover" in the United States again proved that the so-called stopover was just political manipulation of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to solicit U.S. support for "Taiwan independence."
Chinese defense minister meets foreign military guests attending 2nd Seminar on Security Situation in Gulf of Guinea

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun, met with the heads of delegations of various countries attending the 2nd Seminar on Security Situation in the Gulf of Guinea in Shanghai.
Russian naval vessels arrive in Qingdao for goodwill visit

At 10:00 a.m., December 5, under the guidance of Chinese PLA naval frigate Yancheng (Hull 546), a Russian naval taskforce docked at a military port of the Chinese PLA Navy in Qingdao.
14th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to South Sudan (Wau) completes one-year mission

The first batch of the 14th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to South Sudan (Wau) arrived at Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport on Thursday, after completing its one-year peacekeeping mission.
Chinese, Indonesian troops for Peace (Heping) Garuda-2024 joint HADR exercise conduct disaster relief drills

On Thursday, local time, the troops participating in the China-Indonesia Peace (Heping) Garuda-2024 joint exercise conducted the "joint natural disaster relief" live drills in land, sea, and air domains at several training grounds of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI)
China Coast Guard denounces Philippines' provocations in South China Sea

A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday condemned the Philippines for its recent provocative behavior in the South China Sea, urging Manila to immediately stop all forms of infringement and inflammatory actions.
Japanese fishing vessel expelled from China's territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday expelled a Japanese fishing vessel that had unlawfully entered China's territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao, according to a spokesperson for the CCG.
Chinese, Vietnamese navies conclude joint patrol in Beibu Gulf

Two fleets from the Chinese and Vietnamese navies on Wednesday concluded a two-day joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf.
Video released by CCG shows dangerous provocation by Philippine vessel

In waters around China's Huangyan Dao at 7:04 a.m. on December 4, the Philippines' official vessel 3003 ignored multiple stern warnings from China and deliberately rammed into the China Coast Guard vessel 3302 in an unprofessional and dangerous manner, resulting in a collision.
15th Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to South Sudan (Wau) sets off for mission

The first batch of the 15th Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to South Sudan (Wau) departed from Xinzheng International Airport in central China's Henan Province on Wednesday.
China reaffirms commitment to enhancing stability, security in Gulf of Guinea

China reaffirmed its commitment to working with Gulf of Guinea countries to promote peace, security, stability and development in the region at a seminar that opened in Shanghai on Wednesday.
China urges Philippines to halt provocation after ship-ramming incident

The China Coast Guard (CCG) has warned Manila to immediately halt its infringements, provocations and inflammatory actions after a Philippine vessel intentionally rammed into a CCG ship in waters around China's Huangyan Dao on Wednesday.

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Pilot inspects exhaust nozzle before taking off

A pilot assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command inspects the exhaust nozzle before taking off for a nighttime flight training exercise.

Soldiers patrol mountainous border area by riding horses

Soldiers practice waterborne infiltration skills

Soldiers assigned to the Chinese PLA Army practice swimming skills during a waterborne infiltration training exercise on November 6, 2024.

J-10 multi-role fighter jets participate in flight training

A J-10A multi-role fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under Chinese PLA Air Force soars in the sky during a flight training exercise on October 30, 2024.

Tanks maneuver on muddy road

ZTZ-96 tanks attached to a tank element under a PLA Army brigade march on a muddy road during a recent maneuver training exercise.

Destroyer Jinan in replenishment-at-sea training

Multi-role fighter jets soar in sky

Y-9 anti-submarine patrol aircraft takes off for training

A Y-9 anti-submarine patrol aircraft attached to a naval aviation division under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command takes off for flight training on November 4, 2024.

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War buried in homeland

Heroes will live on forever

The Chinese PLA Air Force's Y-20 transport aircraft brought the remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs back to China from the ROK.

Opinions

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence

Taking advantage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, Syria's rebel groups, a coalition with a complicated composition and backed by foreign forces including the United States and Turkiye, launched a surprise offensive against Syria's pro-government forces last month.

Neighbors can sustain improvement in ties

Both China and India are at a critical stage of their national development and rejuvenation, and their relationship has transcended the bilateral scope and bears regional and global significance. Both are fast-developing countries, important members of the Global South and major players in a multipolar world. When they join hands in cooperation, it benefits not only the two countries but also the whole of Asia and the world at large.

Voices

China closely follows development of situation in Syria, hopes stability restored as soon as possible: spokesperson

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday said China is closely following the development of situation in Syria and hopes that stability will be restored as soon as possible.

Scheme to contain China with Taiwan question doomed to fail: spokesperson

Attempts to solicit U.S. support for "Taiwan independence" and use the Taiwan question to contain China are doomed to fail, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

China issues decision on taking countermeasures against U.S. military companies, senior executives

Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a decision on Thursday to take countermeasures against 13 U.S. military companies and six senior executives.

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Exchanges

11th Chinese military medical team to Laos awarded Medal of Valor

Recently, the Lao Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony to award medals to the members of 11th medical team dispatched by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to Laos at the Military Hospital 103 of the Lao People's Army (LPA).

Exercises

China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training kicks off

The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training kicked off on Tuesday at a training base in central China's Henan Province. It marks the sixth event of the Exercise Cooperation joint army training series held by the two armies.

Weaponry Equipment

China's large unmanned combat vessel "Orca" attracts wide attention

"Orca" is a 58-meter long, 23-meter wide, 4-meter deep, and 500-tonne high-speed stealth unmanned surface combat vessel.

Other

Medical aid, protection course concerning chemical weapons kicks off

The third Course on Medical Aspects of Assistance and Protection Against Chemical Weapons co-hosted by the Chinese government and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons kicked off on Monday morning at the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University .

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent in South Sudan (Wau) passes UN equipment inspection

Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Level-II Hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) passed the UN equipment inspection for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Chinese medical peacekeepers to Lebanon complete emergency defense drill

Recently, the 22nd Chinese Peacekeeping Level-1+ Hospital to the UNIFIL successfully completed the "Blue Porcupine 2024" emergency defense drill organized by the UNIFIL Sector East amid the ongoing conflicts in the mission area.

Chinese peacekeepers upgrade airport facility in South Sudan

Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan accomplished the Wau City Airport infrastructure upgrade and renovation task.

120 Chinese peacekeepers awarded UN Peace Medal of Honor

Recently, all 120 peacekeepers of the fourth Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei were awarded the UN Peace Medal of Honor.

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 naval frigate Xuchang makes technical stop in Cape Town

The guided-missile frigate Xuchang attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce made a technical stop in Cape Town, South Africa, from May 16 to 19, for replenishment and rest.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce returns to Qingdao

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce successfully returned to a military port in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, after a 249-day mission, on May 17.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Seychelles for friendly visit

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at port of Victoria in Seychelles on April 18 for a five-day goodwill visit.

PLA, PAP, and militias act promptly for emergency rescue in Inner Mongolia

A dike breach occurred following recent torrential rains at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the left bank section of the Laoha River in Chifeng City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

PLA, PAP, militias fight on frontline of disaster relief

In the past few days, under the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, several areas in Guangdong and Hunan provinces have been suffering floods and geological disasters caused by continuous heavy rainfall.

Over 700 officers, soldiers of PLA Southern Theater Command head for flood-hit region

More than 700 officers and soldiers from the airforce of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command departed for Yueyang, central China's Hunan Province, on Sunday to undertake flood relief and rescue operations.

PLA, PAP, militias fight on frontline of flood control, disaster relief

The Chinese PLA, the Chinese PAP Force and militias have devoted themselves to emergency rescue tasks on the frontline.

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.

PAP conducts joint counter-terrorism exercise in Yunnan

Recently, a mobile detachment under the People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Yunnan Contingent conducted a large-scale joint counter-terrorism exercise involving multiple specialties.

Features

Annual family commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims launched in east China

The 2024 family commemoration for victims of the Nanjing Massacre was launched on Sunday in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province.

Soldier named martyr for sacrificing life for others

A soldier in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region has been named a martyr for sacrificing his own life to save a maintenance worker from a sewage well. A road in his garrison has also been named in his honor.

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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

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

Israeli airstrikes hit military sites in Damascus, Quneitra

Israeli officer killed in anti-tank missile attack in S. Gaza

Sudan, Egypt pledge to enhance ties

World Military Analysis

Opportunity for seeds of peace to be planted

With talk of negotiations on NATO's lips, China hopes that the belligerents will step away from their entrenched positions on the preconditions for peace talks, so they can explore the pathways to a lasting political settlement of their differences.

As Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, when will peace talk come?

In the future, the direction of the Ukrainian crisis will mainly depend on whether Russia and the US can reach a compromise on key conditions. If Russia does not accept the US proposal, Trump may increase aid to Ukraine and the conflict will continue. Even if both parties agree to sit down and negotiate, it will be a long process before reaching an agreement.