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Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged Jilin Province to further implement the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee's strategic arrangements for the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era and to play a bigger role in advancing Chinese modernization.

Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea

Guided-missile destroyer Urumqi (Hull 118) attached to a naval flotilla under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command practices alongside replenishment-at-sea with comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) in a multi-subject training exercise in January, 2025.

Border defense troops patrol on horseback Border defense troops patrol on horseback

Soldiers assigned to the Songbai border defense company under the Chinese PLA Xinjiang Military Command patrol the snow-covered border on horseback at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountains on January 23, 2025.

Fighter jets take off at sunset Fighter jets take off at sunset

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command stands ready to take off during a flight training exercise in early January, 2025.

Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea

A naval frigate attached to the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command sails towards the designated waters during a live-fire training exercise on December 21, 2024.

J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training

J-16 multi-role fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command fly in formation during a flight training exercise in early January, 2025.

Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year

Peacekeepers assigned to the 5th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei put on artistic performances in a festive activity to celebrate the Spring Festival.

LCAC dashes to beachhead LCAC dashes to beachhead

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to a navy unit with the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command dashes to the beachhead during a maritime training exercise in early January, 2025.

Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training

A Y-20 long-range strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft attached to a brigade of the Chinese PLA Air Force retracts its landing gears while flying towards the designated airspace during a flight training exercise.

PLA Navy warships in maritime training PLA Navy warships in maritime training

Two warships attached to a flotilla of the Chinese PLA Navy conduct alongside replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise on December 19, 2024.

Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China
Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea
Border defense troops patrol on horseback
Fighter jets take off at sunset
Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea
J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training
Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year
LCAC dashes to beachhead
Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training
PLA Navy warships in maritime training
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Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged Jilin Province to further implement the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee's strategic arrangements for the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era and to play a bigger role in advancing Chinese modernization.

Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea

Guided-missile destroyer Urumqi (Hull 118) attached to a naval flotilla under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command practices alongside replenishment-at-sea with comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) in a multi-subject training exercise in January, 2025.

Border defense troops patrol on horseback Border defense troops patrol on horseback

Soldiers assigned to the Songbai border defense company under the Chinese PLA Xinjiang Military Command patrol the snow-covered border on horseback at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountains on January 23, 2025.

Fighter jets take off at sunset Fighter jets take off at sunset

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command stands ready to take off during a flight training exercise in early January, 2025.

Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea

A naval frigate attached to the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command sails towards the designated waters during a live-fire training exercise on December 21, 2024.

J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training

J-16 multi-role fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command fly in formation during a flight training exercise in early January, 2025.

Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year

Peacekeepers assigned to the 5th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei put on artistic performances in a festive activity to celebrate the Spring Festival.

LCAC dashes to beachhead LCAC dashes to beachhead

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to a navy unit with the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command dashes to the beachhead during a maritime training exercise in early January, 2025.

Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training

A Y-20 long-range strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft attached to a brigade of the Chinese PLA Air Force retracts its landing gears while flying towards the designated airspace during a flight training exercise.

PLA Navy warships in maritime training PLA Navy warships in maritime training

Two warships attached to a flotilla of the Chinese PLA Navy conduct alongside replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise on December 19, 2024.

Xi calls for promoting full revitalization of northeast China
Warships Practice Replenishment-at-sea
Border defense troops patrol on horseback
Fighter jets take off at sunset
Frigates Conduct Live-Fire Training at Sea
J-16 multi-role fighter jets in flight training
Chinese Peacekeepers to Abyei Celebrate Chinese New Year
LCAC dashes to beachhead
Y-20 transport aircraft engages in flight training
PLA Navy warships in maritime training
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