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J-10 fighter jet pops drogue parachute after landing

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command pops a drag parachute to slow down after completing a flight training mission on September 16, 2023.

Vessels conduct replenishment-at-sea

Two vessels attached to a frigate flotilla with the navy under the PLA Southern Theater Command execute astern replenishment-at-sea during a six-day maritime training exercise in late August, 2023.

J-10 fighters launch missiles in live-fire flight training

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command launches missiles at mock ground targets during a live-fire training exercise under complex meteorological conditions on September 13, 2023.

92nd anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in China

Teenagers visit the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 18, 2023.

Unscripted live-fire exercise held

A battery of vehicle-mounted artilleries attached to a brigade of the PLA 73rd Group Army opens fire to suppress targets on the sea during an unscripted live-fire training exercise on August 18, 2023.

Fighter jets in flight training exercise

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command slows down on the runway after returning from a flight training exercise on September 1, 2023.

6th China Helicopter Exposition opens in Tianjin

A helicopter of China's Fenglei aerobatic team is seen during a performance at the opening ceremony of the 6th China Helicopter Exposition in north China's Tianjin Municipality Sept. 14, 2023.

Air Force Xi'an Flying College organizes flight training

A fighter jet attached to the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flying College takes off at sunset during an around-the-clock training mission on August 19, 2023.

Naval vessels complete coordinated training mission

A submarine attached to a destroyer flotilla with the navy under the PLA Southern Theater Command steams in the South China Sea after bearing off a port during a coordinated offensive and defensive training drill in a real-combat environment.

Helicopters in realistic training

A WZ-10 attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade lifts off in emergency receiving a scramble order during a real-combat flight training exercise on August 31, 2023.

Top Stories

Xi meets IOC president

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province.
Chinese astronauts deliver lecture from space station

The fourth live class from China's space station was held on Thursday afternoon, delivered by the Shenzhou-16 astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao to students on Earth.
China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise concludes successfully

The China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise came to a successful end on Thursday at the Royal Cambodian Army's Special Forces Command in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.
Chinese soldiers dispose of unexploded bombs in Cambodian minefield

Members of the Chinese task force, which was participating in the "Pure Homeland-2023" multinational joint demining operation in Cambodia, disposed of seven unexploded bombs on September 19.
Chinese naval ship Qi Jiguang concludes goodwill visit to Indonesia

Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang concluded its three-day goodwill visit to Indonesia on September 20, leaving the Port of Surabaya, Indonesia, and continues its internship mission in far seas to Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Chinese peacekeeping contingent to South Sudan completes mass ammunition destruction task

In collaboration with the UNMAS in South Sudan, the 13th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the UNMISS completed the task of destroying large quantities of expired ammunition recently
China, Russia, Mongolia hold meeting of high representatives for security issues

China, Russia, and Mongolia held a meeting of high representatives for security issues here on Tuesday.
Xi meets Syrian president

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province.
China, Pakistan successfully wrap up joint air exercise

With the return of participating Pakistani forces to their home country on Tuesday, China and Pakistan successfully wrapped up the Shaheen-X joint air exercise in Northwest China.
PLA Hong Kong Garrison organizes joint patrol

The Chinese PLA Hong Kong Garrison organized a joint patrol of its land, sea, and air forces on September 19.
Chinese hospital ship returns home following humanitarian mission

The Chinese naval hospital ship "Peace Ark" arrived at a port in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province, on Tuesday morning after completing friendly visits and humanitarian medical services to Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, and East Timor.
Xi: Spirit of Flying Tigers should live on

President Xi Jinping has said that China and the United States, as major countries, will shoulder even more responsibility in the future for world peace, stability and development.
China's Y-9 hospital aircraft holds first mission abroad

The Chinese PLA Air Force's Y-9 medical rescue aircraft for the first time participated in a mission abroad during the ongoing military medical services exercise between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh.
Whole-process joint drill during China-Cambodia "Peace Angel 2023" exercise launched

A whole-process joint training drill during China-Cambodia "Peace Angel 2023" military medical services exercise was launched in Phnom Penh on September 18.
Peruvian Navy Training Tall Ship B.A.P. Unión visits Shanghai

The Peruvian navy training tall ship B.A.P. Unión (BEV 161), carrying 248 officers and sailors, arrived at a military port in Shanghai on September 18 for a 5-day goodwill visit.
China commemorates anniversary of war against Japanese aggression

As the sirens howled in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday, pedestrians stood in silent tribute and vehicles honked their horns to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the September 18 Incident that marked the start of Japan's invasion of China.

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J-10 fighter jet pops drogue parachute after landing

Vessels conduct replenishment-at-sea

Two vessels attached to a frigate flotilla with the navy under the PLA Southern Theater Command execute astern replenishment-at-sea during a six-day maritime training exercise in late August, 2023.

J-10 fighters launch missiles in live-fire flight training

92nd anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in China

Teenagers visit the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 18, 2023.

Unscripted live-fire exercise held

Fighter jets in flight training exercise

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command slows down on the runway after returning from a flight training exercise on September 1, 2023.

6th China Helicopter Exposition opens in Tianjin

A helicopter of China's Fenglei aerobatic team is seen during a performance at the opening ceremony of the 6th China Helicopter Exposition in north China's Tianjin Municipality Sept. 14, 2023.

Air Force Xi'an Flying College organizes flight training

A fighter jet attached to the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flying College takes off at sunset during an around-the-clock training mission on August 19, 2023.

Naval vessels complete coordinated training mission

Helicopters in realistic training

A WZ-10 attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade lifts off in emergency receiving a scramble order during a real-combat flight training exercise on August 31, 2023.

Opinions

US-Vietnam military hobnob develops with discrepancy in calculations

US' closeness with Vietnam is simply out of geopolitical considerations, aiming to craft the latter into a hook for its willful moves in the South China Sea and Southeast Asia, which is more of a demonstration of superficial politics. Furthermore, the US wishes to coax Vietnam as a partner in continuously instigating troubles in Southeast Asia by extending its token acknowledgment. Of course, Vietnam is also willing to strengthen cooperation with the US.

When China's safety concerns meet US hegemony in South, East China Seas

The South and East China Seas are among China's major security concerns in its neighborhood. Despite this, the US still hypes up competition with China in these regions to cover up the tendency of its hegemonic expansion.

Voices

Japanese citizen placed under compulsory measures in line with law for suspected engagement in espionage activities: Chinese FM

A Japanese citizen who is suspected of engaging in espionage activities, violating China's Criminal Law and the Counter-Espionage Law, has been placed under compulsory measures by the relevant authorities in accordance with the criminal procedure law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Thursday's routine press briefing.

Envoy urges wisdom for peace in ties with Japan

Chinese and Japanese politicians, artists and folks celebrated the 45th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship in Tokyo on Tuesday while protesters rally against Japan's military buildup.

Defense Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Recent Media Queries Concerning the Military

Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made remarks on recent media queries concerning the military on September 14, 2023.

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Exchanges

Chinese naval ship Qi Jiguang concludes goodwill visit to Indonesia

Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang concluded its three-day goodwill visit to Indonesia on September 20, leaving the Port of Surabaya, Indonesia, and continues its internship mission in far seas to Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

Exercises

PLA Hong Kong Garrison organizes joint patrol

The Chinese PLA Hong Kong Garrison organized a joint patrol of its land, sea, and air forces on September 19.

Weaponry Equipment

J-20 and J-16 amaze audience at Changchun Airshow alongside Y-20

J-20, J-16 and Y-20 took center stage in the skies as the 26th Changchun Airshow kicked off Wednesday in Changchun City, northeast China. The Y-20 made its debut alongside a formation of four J-20 fighter jets. It was also the first time the Y-20 conducted aerial refueling simultaneously with the J-20 and J-16 aircraft.

Other

China Coast Guard warns trespassing Philippine vessels off Ren'ai Jiao

The China Coast Guard on Friday restricted two supply ships and two coast guard ships of the Philippines trespassing into waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeeping contingent to South Sudan completes mass ammunition destruction task

In collaboration with the UNMAS in South Sudan, the 13th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the UNMISS completed the task of destroying large quantities of expired ammunition recently

27th Chinese peacekeeping force to DRC sets off

The first batch of the 27th Chinese Peacekeeping Troops to MONUSCO , consisting of 109 members, set off at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon pass UN equipment assessment

The 21st Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company and construction engineering company to the UNIFIL successfully passed the United Nations' third-quarter equipment assessment on September 12. All equipment met the standards stipulated by the United Nations.

MINUSMA appreciates efforts of Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent

A delegation of six people, led by Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Major General Mamadou Gaye, inspected the 10th Chinese Peacekeeping Level-2 Hospital to MINUSMA on August 24.

43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce concludes visit to ROC

The 43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce concluded its four-day friendly visit to the Republic of Congo and departed from the Port of Pointe-Noire on July 18, marking the successful completion of its mission of five-country visit in West Africa.

Chinese naval escort taskforce provides medical service in Republic of Congo

The medical team of the 43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce and the 29th Chinese medical team to the Republic of Congo (ROC) jointly provided a free clinic at the Hospital De Loandjili in Pointe-Noire of ROC on July 15.

43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce visits Republic of Congo

The 43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo (ROC), on July 14th, for a four-day friendly visit.

43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce visits Gabon

After concluding its visit to Nigeria, the 43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on July 8 for a four-day friendly visit.

PLA troops conduct emergency rescue in flood-stricken areas

Military members and militiamen rushed to perform flood prevention and disaster relief tasks, and made an all-out effort to ensure the safety of people's lives and properties.

Service members, militia in Chongqing fight flood head-on

Days of heavy rainfall have raised the water level in rivers of Wanzhou District, Chongqing. Service members and militia in the city are ordered to fight against the flood and go all out to protect the safety of people's life and properties.

Annual earthquake relief exercise involves military-civilian coordination

Multiple departments jointly held the "Emergency Mission 2023" earthquake relief exercise in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, on May 16, with forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Chinese People's Armed Police Force and the militia involved in.

Rescue efforts underway in east China's Jiangxi amid floods

Rescue efforts have been underway since Wednesday in east China's Jiangxi Province after torrential rains triggered floods, affecting 497,000 people across seven regions, according to the provincial emergency management department.

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

China's flying hospital performs in Peace Angel-2023 in Cambodia

In the China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" military medical services exercise, the Y-9 medical aircraft, as a backbone component of the Chinese military's aero-medical evacuation equipment, participated in overseas joint training and provided support service for the first time.

Who's covering up Japan's war crimes with evidence on notorious bacteriology unit kept invisible to public?

A survey conducted by Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun revealed that only 30 percent of the 85 WWII-related museums across Japan have long-term exhibits regarding the nation's history of aggression. None of them has exhibits dedicated to Unit 731.

CMC

Central Military Commission

Armed Forces

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}

Belarusian President meets Minister of National Defense of China

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Chinese State Councilor, member of the CPC Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense Colonel General Li Shangfu in Minsk on 17 August.

World Military News

Sudanese army hands over 30 minor prisoners of war from paramilitary forces to ICRC

U.S. military hegemony threatens world peace, stability -- Russian scholar

US aircraft spies on China before military drill in East China Sea

DPRK fires long-range strategic cruise missiles in drill: report

World Military Analysis

Australia gains nothing from AUKUS, but sells its soul to US

September 15 marks the second anniversary of the signing of the AUKUS treaty between the US, the UK and Australia. When considering what Australia has gained from this, I would say nothing and less than nothing.

Elaborate scheming by US hidden behind US-Australia tomahawk deal

After completion of the set of arrangements, Australia will turn into a military camp for the US, and its military forces a hatchet man for the US forces in the Indo-Pacific region, dragging Australia into immense danger both politically and militarily.