China Military

Naval aviation troops conduct live-fire training exercise

Two fighter jets attached to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command taxi in close formation on the runway to get ready for a live-fire training exercise on September 15, 2021.

MBT convoy maneuvers for live-fire training

A main battle tank (MBT) attached to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fires its main gun at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on September 27, 2021.

39th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts replenishment-at-sea

Sailors assigned to the 39th Chinese naval escort taskforce connect a fuel probe from the comprehensive supply ship Taihu to their ship during a replenishment-at-sea operation in waters of the South China Sea on October 1, 2021.

Chinese and Russian naval vessels transit simulated mined zone in Joint Sea-2021

The China-Russia joint naval exercise kicked off in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay on the afternoon of October 14, which focused on such training subjects as communications, mine countermeasures, air defense, live-fire shooting at maritime targets, joint maneuvering and joint anti-submarine missions.

See-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts on Shenzhou-13 mission

A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts departing on the Shenzhou-13 crewed space mission was held on Friday evening at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

Chinese vessels participating in the China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, sail in formation to designated sea area on October 13, 2021.

Fighter jets get ready for midnight flight

Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command perform pre-flight procedures inside the cockpit and taxi their fighter jet out of hangar during a midnight flight training exercise on September 26, 2021.

China unveils Shenzhou-13 crew for six-month space station mission

Chinese astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu will carry out the Shenzhou-13 spaceflight mission, and Zhai will be the commander, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press conference Thursday.

Chinese military releases peacekeeping promotional video

October 25th this year marks the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, on the occasion of which the Chinese PLA rolls out a peacekeeping promotional video For Peace.

Destroyer Suzhou carries out combat-readiness patrol

The guided-missile destroyer Suzhou fires jamming bombs to mask the movement and avoid the simulated missile attack during a maritime combat-readiness patrol mission in early October, 2021.

Top Stories

CPC Central Committee plenary session to review key resolution

The 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will hold its sixth plenary session in Beijing from Nov. 8 to 11, during which a key resolution on the major achievements and historical experience of the Party's 100 years of endeavors will be reviewed.
39th Chinese naval escort taskforce carries out targeted training en route

The guided-missile destroyer Urumqi (Hull 118), guided-missile frigate Yantai (Hull 538), and comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) of the 39th Chinese naval escort taskforce carried out a great deal of targeted training while en route to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somali.
Live-fire drills to be conducted in middle Yellow Sea

According to a notice released by China’s Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration on October 18, live-fire drills will be conducted in the middle of the Yellow Sea from October 19 to 22, 2021, local time.
Chinese peacekeepers to Mali assist Burkinabe counterparts in construction task

At the request of the Engineering Department under the Sector East of the MINUSMA, the 9th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Mali sent a crane operation team to assist the Burkinabe peacekeeping police force in hoisting the communications antennas.
China-Russia naval exercise enters stage of joint anti-submarine drills

The China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2021, conducted round-the-clock anti-submarine drills in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay from October 16 to 17, local time, which was one of the highlights in this joint military event.
2nd Chinese peacekeeping helicopter contingent to Abyei sets out

The 2nd Chinese peacekeeping helicopter contingent to Abyei left Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei Province, on October 16, for a 12-month peacekeeping mission in Abyei of East Africa.
China to promote national border and coastal defense infrastructure construction

A meeting aims to promote national border and coastal defense infrastructure construction was held in China's Guangzhou from October 14 to 15.
China slams Pentagon's negative remarks on Taiwan

"What the US said confuses right and wrong," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday in a written statement responding to the Pentagon spokesperson's recent false remarks on Taiwan.
China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

The China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, kicked off with a ceremony on the afternoon of October 14 in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay.
China launches its longest-ever crewed mission for space station construction

China on Saturday launched the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-13, sending three astronauts to its space station core module Tianhe for a six-month mission.
China honors model military veteran

Seventeen individuals and two groups selected from China's retired military personnel have been honored for their contributions to the country's development.
Xi calls for strengthening China-EU strategic communication

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday it is necessary for China and the European Union (EU) to strengthen strategic communication, and jointly promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations, which is in the interests of both sides.
Ambassador Li Song remarks on nuclear submarine cooperation of AUKUS

The Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland hosted a press conference via video link on October 13.
PLA develops truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin

The first truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin of the PLA independently developed by the Third Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University was put into use on October 10.
Shenzhou XIII space mission to begin on Saturday

China plans to launch the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft early on Saturday morning, carrying three astronauts who will stay inside the country's Tiangong space station for six months, one of the lead officials in the country's manned space program said.
China launches first solar exploration satellite

China sent its first solar exploration satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 6:51 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time).

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Naval aviation troops conduct live-fire training exercise

Two fighter jets attached to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command taxi in close formation on the runway to get ready for a live-fire training exercise on September 15, 2021.

MBT convoy maneuvers for live-fire training

A main battle tank (MBT) attached to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fires its main gun at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on September 27, 2021.

39th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts replenishment-at-sea

Chinese and Russian naval vessels transit simulated mined zone in Joint Sea-2021

See-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts on Shenzhou-13 mission

A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts departing on the Shenzhou-13 crewed space mission was held on Friday evening at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

Chinese vessels participating in the China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, sail in formation to designated sea area on October 13, 2021.

Fighter jets get ready for midnight flight

China unveils Shenzhou-13 crew for six-month space station mission

Chinese military releases peacekeeping promotional video

Destroyer Suzhou carries out combat-readiness patrol

The guided-missile destroyer Suzhou fires jamming bombs to mask the movement and avoid the simulated missile attack during a maritime combat-readiness patrol mission in early October, 2021.

Opinions

Japan’s new administration plays with fire

The latest moves by Japan’s new prime minister go contrary to his usual profile and reflect his eagerness to cater to the conservative forces at home.

US' 'Taiwan card' a busted flush

The spokesperson of the US Department of Defense accused the Chinese mainland of "provocative military activity near Taiwan" that is "destabilizing, risks miscalculations, and undermines regional peace and stability". He ignored the fact that the US is in no position to point an accusing finger at China given what Washington has done to aggravate the tensions across the Taiwan Straits.

Voices

Chinese FM urges U.S. to adopt rational, practical China policies

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to forego its Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, view China and China's development from an objective perspective, form a deep understanding of the mutually beneficial nature of China-U.S. relations, and adopt rational and practical China policies.

China urges Japan to make clean break with militarism

Japan should be prudent about its words and actions on historical issues such as the Yasukuni Shrine and make a clean break with militarism, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Monday.

Chinese, Saudi Arabian FMs agree to push resumption of Iran nuclear deal

China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the negotiations on resuming the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday during a phone conversation with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

Photos _China

Exchanges

Chinese troops for Peace Mission 2021 exercise all return from Russia

As the last railway transportation echelon entered Manzhouli on October 8, all Chinese participating troops in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise returned to China.

Exercises

China-Russia naval exercise enters stage of joint anti-submarine drills

The China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2021, conducted round-the-clock anti-submarine drills in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay from October 16 to 17, local time, which was one of the highlights in this joint military event.

Weaponry/Equipment

PLA develops truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin

The first truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin of the PLA independently developed by the Third Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University was put into use on October 10.

Other

China to promote national border and coastal defense infrastructure construction

A meeting aims to promote national border and coastal defense infrastructure construction was held in China's Guangzhou from October 14 to 15.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers to Mali assist Burkinabe counterparts in construction task

At the request of the Engineering Department under the Sector East of the MINUSMA, the 9th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Mali sent a crane operation team to assist the Burkinabe peacekeeping police force in hoisting the communications antennas.

2nd Chinese peacekeeping helicopter contingent to Abyei sets out

The 2nd Chinese peacekeeping helicopter contingent to Abyei left Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei Province, on October 16, for a 12-month peacekeeping mission in Abyei of East Africa.

8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) established

The 8th batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) was established recently. Formed mainly from a brigade of the PLA 82nd Group Army, the peacekeeping battalion includes infantry, artillery, armored corps, scouts, etc.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon pass UN environmental assessment

The 20th Chinese peacekeeping construction engineering contingent to Lebanon passed the UN’s environmental assessment with a high score on October 8, local time.

39th Chinese naval escort taskforce carries out targeted training en route

The guided-missile destroyer Urumqi (Hull 118), guided-missile frigate Yantai (Hull 538), and comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) of the 39th Chinese naval escort taskforce carried out a great deal of targeted training while en route to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somali.

Chinese navy fleet returns from escort missions

A Chinese naval fleet on Tuesday returned to a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, after concluding escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.

Chinese naval escort taskforces conduct mission-handover in Gulf of Aden

The 37th and the 38th Chinese naval escort taskforces held a mission-handover ceremony in waters west of the Gulf of Aden on the morning of June 7, local time, on the commanding ship Destroyer Changsha (Hull 173) of the 37th escort taskforce. Officers assigned to the 37th escort taskforce introduced the basic information about

37th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes in-port replenishment in Djibouti

The comprehensive supply ship Honghu (Hull 963) of the 37th escort taskforce of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted in-port replenishment at the Port of Djibouti recently according to plan.

First round rescue work completed after Sichuan earthquake

The first round of comprehensive rescue work was completed Friday after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Luxian county in Luzhou, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Nearly 400 armed police dispatched to quake-hit Luxian County

China has dispatched nearly 400 armed police personnel to the frontline of quake relief following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Luxian County of Luzhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.

Thousands of people bid soldiers farewell in China's Henan Province

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) Henan Contingent withdrew from Jun County, Hebi City, central China's Henan Province on August 1, after completing the flood control and disaster relief tasks there. Thousands of local residents spontaneously lined up to see off the troops.

Humanitarian assistance disaster relief training of Exercise Cobra Gold 2021 held in Thailand

The opening ceremony of the humanitarian assistance disaster relief field training exercise (HADR FTX) as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2021 was held at Rayong, Thailand, on July 30.

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.

Positive progress made in anti-terrorism operations in Sahel region

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary General of the United Nations Department of Peace Operations said on June 5 that the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G5 Sahel) is strengthening the troop construction and has made "substantial and encouraging progress", and an ongoing major military operation, code-named Sama "progressing well".

Clip shows determination, confidence in anti-terrorism in Xinjiang

China showed determination and confidence in anti-terrorism, as well as the improvement of China's emergency counter-terrorism capability.

China, India stage counter-terrorist drills

China and India launched a joint counter-terrorism exercise on Saturday not far from the Chinese-Indian border, a move which Chinese experts said will boost the strategic mutual trust of the two countries' militaries.

Features

Chinese backup taikonaut at the ready for over two decades

Deng Qingming, a Chinese taikonaut and native of Jiangxi province in East China, has served as a backup space crew member for 23 years. He continues to stand ready at his post, available to join a mission at any time, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.

Chinese astronaut bridges gender gap

Wang Yaping, a 41-year-old female astronaut from Shandong province in East China, became the first Chinese woman to enter China's space station after the trio settled inside the Tianhe core module last week.

CMC

Center Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media _{on China}

U.S. strategy to counter China in Pacific ineffective, self-defeating: The Guardian

The Biden administration's proposal to spend as much as 1 billion U.S. dollars annually in some Pacific island nations as part of efforts to counter China is a flawed foreign policy initiative likely to fail, The Guardian said in a report on Tuesday.

Int'l Militaries _{on China}

Joint Sea 2021 Russian-Chinese naval exercise starts in Sea of Japan

A joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise is being held in the Sea of Japan from October 14 to 17.

World Military News

U.S. State Dept watchdog to review end of Afghanistan operations

Russia halts mission to NATO, alliance's bodies in Moscow

Syrian delegates to meet in Geneva for latest round of constitutional talks

Russian fighter escorts U.S. bomber above Sea of Japan

World Military Analysis

Europe should avoid being drawn into the U.S.' cold war on China

Instead of accepting this U.S. cold war agenda, Europe should cooperate with China and the rest of the world to tackle the real threats and problems facing humanity. Pursuing a new cold war against China is both a distraction and a serious obstacle to the genuine global cooperation urgently needed to end the pandemic, boost economic recovery and stop climate change.

Japan attempts to shelve Constitution through military cooperation

Many signs indicate that Tokyo is trying hard to use the so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" as an excuse to break through the limitations on it and play a bigger role in regional military and security affairs. Forming a quasi-military and security alliance with certain countries is an important way to achieve that goal.