China Military

Xi stresses racing against time to reach Chinese Dream

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed racing against time and keeping abreast with history to reach the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

Attack helicopters lift off from parking apron

A cluster of attack helicopters attached to a helicopter regiment of the PLA Air Force airborne units lift off from their parking apron for a tactical flight training exercise on January 17, 2020.

Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile system at night

A soldier in MOPP operates an optical sighting device to assist the erection of a ballistic missile system during a night training exercise conducted by a brigade under the PLA Rocket Force on January 16, 2020.

Maintenance checks on fighter jets in north China

Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command taxi their newly modified fighter jet out of an aircraft shelter for a flight training exercise on January 8, 2020.

J-10 fighter jets execute routine patrol mission

An airman piloting a J-10 fighter jet waits in a hot pit area for the approval to take off during a routine patrol mission organized by an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command on January 17, 2020.

Xi visits Yunnan on inspection tour ahead of Chinese New Year

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited southwest China's Yunnan Province Sunday on an inspection tour ahead of Chinese New Year.

Xi meets with Myanmar commander-in-chief of defense services

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Jan. 18, 2020.

Fighter jets rest on tarmac before round-the-clock flight

A ground crew member assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts maintenance check on the undercarriage of a fighter jet before a recent round-the-clock flight training exercise.

Xi inspects troops stationed in Yunnan

President Xi Jinping on Sunday and Monday inspected troops stationed in southwest China's Yunnan Province ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

Airmen execute night patrol mission in airfield

Airmen execute night patrol mission together with a military working dog as a fighter jet sits in an aircraft hangar with camouflage. They are assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command.

Top Stories

China starts 2020 military conscription of female soldiers

China has started this year's military recruitment of female soldiers, mainly among college students, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
Chinese military enthusiasts expect new warplanes in 2020

Chinese military enthusiasts online are eagerly expecting new, homemade warplanes to debut in 2020, naming the next-generation aircraft carrier-based fighter jet and the carrier-based early warning aircraft as their top wishes.
China's space-tracking vessels back from missions

Space-tracking ship Yuanwang 3 and Yuanwang 7 returned to the port of the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department after completing three monitoring missions, the Science and Technology Daily reported Wednesday.
Chinese military doctors win Cambodian "Peace Knight Medal"

The 14th Chinese military medical expert team sent by the Naval Military Medical University of the PLA to Cambodia were awarded the "Peace Knight Medal" by the Cambodian Defense Ministry at a ceremony on the afternoon of January 21.
China, Tanzania conclude "Sincere Partners 2019" joint military training

The 25-day-long China-Tanzania joint military training, code-named "Sincere Partners 2019", concluded at a comprehensive training center in Dar city of Tanzania on the afternoon of January 16, 2020.
Troops start post-disaster reconstruction in Kashgar, Xinjiang

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region left one killed and two wounded as of 9 a.m. on January 20. Some houses, transmission lines and transportation facilities were also damaged.
Military expense hike puts a strain on US-Japan-ROK alliance

The high pressure of bearing much more military expenses for the stationed American troops has put a strain on the US-Japan-ROK alliance
PLA medical staff in Djibouti awarded Independence Day Medal

Ten PLA medical personnel stationed at the Support Base in Djibouti were bestowed Independence Day Medal signed by President of the Republic of Djibouti on January 16,2020.
Air Force reveals J-20 combat formation

China's most advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets assigned to an ace unit have been conducting real-combat scenario training together with powerful J-16 and agile J-10C jets, the PLA Air Force revealed.
Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to all Chinese

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended Chinese New Year greetings to all Chinese people. He wished Chinese people of all ethnic groups a better life and the country greater prosperity in the new year.
Xi urges military to focus on improving capabilities

President Xi Jinping urged the Chinese military on Monday to strive this year to realize its goals and missions given by the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people.
Xi inspects former site of wartime university

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Monday afternoon visited the former site of the National Southwest Associated University.
Troops rush to quake-hit Kashgar in southwest Xinjiang for disaster relief

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Jan.19. Troops of the Chinese PLA and the PAP, as well as the militia forces rushed to the quake-hit Kashgar for disaster rescue and relief.
World's first large, three-engine drone takes to sky

Independently developed by China, the world's first large, three-engine utility drone recently made its first flight, with experts saying on Sunday that the drone is very reliable and versatile thanks to the extra engine, and can be used in transport and attack missions.
Xi signs order for issuing trial regulation on military supervision work

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order for releasing the trial regulation on military supervision work.
Chinese peacekeepers help build school sports ground in Lebanon

A multi-functional sports field named China-Lebanon Peace Square and built by the Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon was put into use at the Al-Majadel School in Town of Al-Majadel in southeast Lebanon on January 16.

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Xi stresses racing against time to reach Chinese Dream

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed racing against time and keeping abreast with history to reach the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

Attack helicopters lift off from parking apron

A cluster of attack helicopters attached to a helicopter regiment of the PLA Air Force airborne units lift off from their parking apron for a tactical flight training exercise on January 17, 2020.

Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile system at night

Maintenance checks on fighter jets in north China

J-10 fighter jets execute routine patrol mission

Xi visits Yunnan on inspection tour ahead of Chinese New Year

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited southwest China's Yunnan Province Sunday on an inspection tour ahead of Chinese New Year.

Xi meets with Myanmar commander-in-chief of defense services

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Jan. 18, 2020.

Fighter jets rest on tarmac before round-the-clock flight

Xi inspects troops stationed in Yunnan

President Xi Jinping on Sunday and Monday inspected troops stationed in southwest China's Yunnan Province ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

Airmen execute night patrol mission in airfield

Opinions

US acceleration of space militarization leaves the world alarming and concerned

On January 14, 2020, Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, Commander of US Air Force Space Command, was sworn in as the US Space Force's first Chief of Space Operations, marking a major step forward on America’s space militarization after President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2020 last month, with the establishment of the Space Force, the sixth major service, approved.

India's indigenous missile defense capability is nowhere near strong

New Delhi has a long way to go before it can establish a truly effective ballistic missile defense system and fully exert its real combat force.

Voices

Adhering to 1992 Consensus unshakable foundation for peaceful, stable cross-Strait ties

Adhering to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle is the unshakable foundation for the peaceful and stable development of relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

'Reunification by force' sentiment provoked by DPP

The Democratic Progressive Party and Taiwan secessionist forces have provoked a growing sentiment in the Chinese mainland of reunifying with the island of Taiwan by military force.

Chinese mainland's policy toward Taiwan unchanged after island's elections: spokesperson

The Chinese mainland's policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged in the wake of the island's recent elections, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

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Exchanges

China, Tanzania conclude "Sincere Partners 2019" joint military training

The 25-day-long China-Tanzania joint military training, code-named "Sincere Partners 2019", concluded at a comprehensive training center in Dar city of Tanzania on the afternoon of January 16, 2020.

Exercises

Chinese Rocket Force exercise ensures nuclear counterattack capability

The PLA Rocket Force has conducted a nuclear attack survival exercise where troops in an underground missile facility had to endure extreme conditions and make sure they could still launch nuclear counterattacks.

Weaponry/Equipment

China's space-tracking vessels back from missions

Space-tracking ship Yuanwang 3 and Yuanwang 7 returned to the port of the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department after completing three monitoring missions, the Science and Technology Daily reported Wednesday.

Other

Govt boosts benefits for veterans

The central government recently increased benefits for People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police Force veterans and family members of military personnel, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs said.

MOOTW

PLA medical staff in Djibouti awarded the Independence Day Medal by Djibouti President

Ten PLA medical personnel stationed at the Support Base in Djibouti were bestowed Independence Day Medal signed by President of the Republic of Djibouti on January 16,2020.

Chinese peacekeepers help build school sports ground in Lebanon

A multi-functional sports field named China-Lebanon Peace Square and built by the Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon was put into use at the Al-Majadel School in Town of Al-Majadel in southeast Lebanon on January 16.

Chinese peacekeepers to Mali carry out first defense drill in 2020

The Chinese 7th peacekeeping engineering contingent to Mali conducted its first defense drill in 2020 at the barrack of the Chinese engineers on the afternoon of January 10, local time.

Chinese peacekeepers to S. Sudan finishes first patrol & escort mission in 2020

The 6th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan finished its first short-distance patrol and escort mission in 2020 and safely returned to their barracks on January 8, local time.

Chinese naval 33rd escort taskforce escorts eight Chinese fishing boats

The guided-missile frigate Weifang of the 33rd Chinese naval escort taskforce under the PLA Navy successfully escorted eight fishing boats of to the designated sea area in waters west of the Gulf of Aden at 4 p.m. on January 6.

Missions completed, 32nd Chinese naval escort taskforce returns home

The 32nd Chinese naval escort taskforce consisting of the guided missile destroyer Xi'an, the missile frigate Anyang and the comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu attached to the PLA Navy returned to its homeport in Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province on the morning of October 29.

Chinese naval 33rd escort taskforce starts 2nd round of in-port replenishment

The guided-missile destroyer Xining (Hull 117) attached to the 33rd Chinese naval escort taskforce under the PLA Navy docked at the Port of Jeddah of Saudi Arabia on October 25.

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.

Troops start post-disaster reconstruction in Kashgar, Xinjiang

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region left one killed and two wounded as of 9 a.m. on January 20. Some houses, transmission lines and transportation facilities were also damaged.

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.

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.

Anti-terrorism efforts effectively protect human rights in Xinjiang

A sequence of counterterrorism efforts necessitated by the situation in Xinjiang have proven effective in protecting people's rights to life, health and development, and maintaining the region's peace and stability.

Joint exercises among ASEAN states bolster region's counterterror skills

Joint counterterrorism training and exercises among military forces from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its dialogue countries can improve the countries' joint command and operation mechanism when responding together to regional terrorist threats, military officers said on Wednesday as related field training exercises began.

Features

Straight-A female Tsinghua student joins Marine Corps

Young female soldier Qi Yifei recently attracted attention up and down the country. She used to be a student at Tsinghua University, one of China's top universities, and now, she is a soldier in the Marine Corps of the Chinese PLA Navy.

Saving lives on foreign lands

As a doctor, I've seen so many deaths that I've become accustomed to it, but when I went to Liberia as a member of the Chinese contingent to fight Ebola in January 2015, I felt pressured and challenged as never before.

CMC

Center Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media _{on China}

Baqeri: Iran, China reviewing 25-year strategic relations document

Major General Baqeri's remarks came in a meeting in Tehran with Lieutenant General Shao Yuanming, deputy chief of Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission.

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.