China Military

Multi-type choppers engage in flight training

A Z-20 utility helicopter attached to an air assault brigade under the PLA 75th Group Army flies at ultra-low altitude during a flight training exercise on December 19, 2024.

Chemical defense troops conduct emergency drill

A military vehicle attached to a chemical defense element of a brigade under the Chinese PLA 73rd Group Army is decontaminated by a pressure washing system during an emergency drill on January 2, 2025.

Submarine Steams in the Sea

A submarine attached to a naval submarine flotilla under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command steams towards the designated area during a recent maritime training exercise.

Choppers engage in flight training exercise

A Z-9 helicopter attached to a naval aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command flies towards the designated air space during a flight training exercise on December 25, 2024.

J-16 fighter jets fire at simulated targets

A J-16 multi-role fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment under the Chinese PLA Air Force fires at simulated target during a live-fire training exercise on December 12, 2024.

PAP commandos advance in tactical battle formation

Commandos assigned to Hezhou detachment under the Chinese People's Armed Police Force Guangxi Corps move in tactical battle formation while searching for targets during a counter terrorism training exercise on January 2, 2025.

Su-30 fighter jets engage in flight training

A pilot assigned to a brigade with the air force under Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command climbs into the cockpit of his SU-30 fighter jet during a flight training exercise on January 4, 2025.

PLA naval ships in replenishment-at-sea training

Type 054A guided-missile destroyer Zaozhuang (Hull 542) attached to a flotilla under the navy of the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command conducts alongside replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise on November 12, 2024.

Helicopters in ultra-low altitude penetration training

A group of attack helicopters attached to a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fire off the defensive flare decoys during the ultra-low altitude defense penetration training on December 12, 2024.

Fighter jets fly over snow-capped mountains

J-16 fighter jet attached to a brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command flies above snow-capped mountains during a flight training exercise on November 30, 2024.

Top Stories

Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to military veterans

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended Spring Festival greetings to the country's military veterans.
Chinese PLA conducts air, maritime combat-readiness patrols in South China Sea

According to a written statement released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command, joint air and maritime combat-readiness patrols were carried out in the South China Sea from January 17 to 18.
Commanders from Chinese, French militaries hold video call: Defense Spokesperson

According to the cooperation plan between the Chinese and French militaries, General Wu Yanan, Commander of the Chinese PLA Southern Theatre Command, and Rear Admiral Guillaume Pinget, Joint Commander of the French Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific had a video phone call on the morning of January 17.
Lai Ching-te and his kind betray their ancestors: Defense Spokesperson

"The Chinese PLA will spare no effort to fight separatism and promote national reunification," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Friday.
China's Military Diplomacy in 2024 Boasts Solid Progress and Many Highlights: Defense Spokesperson

"In the year of 2024, the Chinese military carried forward its fine traditions and made innovative efforts on military diplomacy, and improved the quality and efficiency of international military cooperation," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian.
Type 076 amphibious assault ship not aimed at specific entity: Chinese defense ministry

China's launch of its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan, is not directed at any specific entity, region or country, a Chinese defense spokesperson said Friday, noting that it is a normal arrangement in the development of the Chinese navy.
China, the Philippines hold consultation meeting on South China Sea

China and the Philippines held the 10th meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province on Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced in a statement.
Chinese Navy hospital ship returns home following humanitarian mission

The Chinese Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" arrived at a port in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, on Thursday morning after completing humanitarian medical services during its "Mission Harmony-2024" deployment to 13 countries across Asia and Africa.
Chinese Peacekeepers Complete Joint Security Survey, Long-distance Patrol in South Sudan

Recently, the 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) carried out a joint security survey and a long-distance patrol mission.
Chinese Disaster Relief Troops Provide Hot Meals for Quake-affected People

At present, the post-disaster reconstruction is proceeding in an orderly manner. The disaster relief troops of Chinese military are carrying out debris removal, prefabricated house construction, medical tours and psychological consultation in the disaster-affected areas.
Chinese military delegation to visit Japan

Following a mutual agreement, a delegation from the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is set to visit Japan in mid-January, announced China's Ministry of National Defense on Monday.
Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon help Nepalese Battalion hoist protective walls

Recently, the headquarters of the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) selected some troops to help the Nepalese Battalion complete the task of hoisting T-shaped protective walls.
Senior Indonesian and Chinese military leaders meet in Jakarta

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Commander of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Agus Subiyanto, met with General Liu Zhenli, in Jakarta on Jan.9 and Jan. 10 respectively.
China Coast Guard and Indonesia Coast Guard hold 1st High Level Meeting in Beijing

At the invitation of China Coast Guard (CCG), an Indonesia Coast Guard (Bakamla) delegation, led by Vice Admiral TNI Dr. Irvansyah, visited China from January 7 to 11.
Chinese military helicopters transfer severely injured young man

PubuKelsang, a 26-year-old villager from Gabu Village, didn't take it seriously when he got injured in his right eye due to the aftershocks of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Xigaze City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7.
Xi calls China-EU partnership one of mutual achievement

There exists no clash of fundamental interests or geopolitical conflicts between China and the European Union (EU), making them partners that can contribute to each other's success, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.

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Multi-type choppers engage in flight training

A Z-20 utility helicopter attached to an air assault brigade under the PLA 75th Group Army flies at ultra-low altitude during a flight training exercise on December 19, 2024.

Chemical defense troops conduct emergency drill

Submarine Steams in the Sea

A submarine attached to a naval submarine flotilla under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command steams towards the designated area during a recent maritime training exercise.

Choppers engage in flight training exercise

A Z-9 helicopter attached to a naval aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command flies towards the designated air space during a flight training exercise on December 25, 2024.

J-16 fighter jets fire at simulated targets

A J-16 multi-role fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment under the Chinese PLA Air Force fires at simulated target during a live-fire training exercise on December 12, 2024.

PAP commandos advance in tactical battle formation

Su-30 fighter jets engage in flight training

A pilot assigned to a brigade with the air force under Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command climbs into the cockpit of his SU-30 fighter jet during a flight training exercise on January 4, 2025.

PLA naval ships in replenishment-at-sea training

Helicopters in ultra-low altitude penetration training

A group of attack helicopters attached to a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fire off the defensive flare decoys during the ultra-low altitude defense penetration training on December 12, 2024.

Fighter jets fly over snow-capped mountains

J-16 fighter jet attached to a brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command flies above snow-capped mountains during a flight training exercise on November 30, 2024.

Opinions

Is Australia willing to serve as a 'beachhead' for the US?

With the thawing of China-Australia relations, the US is growing anxious. Even the Australian media has noticed this: "McCaul's remarks add to impressions that with Republicans controlling Washington, Australia may be asked to do more to challenge China in the Asia-Pacific, despite the stabilization of relations achieved by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."

Libya faces challenging national reconciliation process

The two Libyan governments have generally coexisted peacefully since the signing of the ceasefire agreement. However, tensions resurface whenever core issues such as presidential and parliamentary elections arise. Achieving genuine national reconciliation in Libya will require sustained efforts from all parties involved.

Voices

Seven US companies added to China's unreliable entity list

China has added seven United States companies to its unreliable entity list for their selling arms to China's Taiwan region, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Chinese FM urges Philippines to stop malicious hype on South China Sea

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea were established in the long course of history. They are solidly grounded in history and the law, and are consistent with international law and practices, Guo said.

Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection

Beijing has made a fresh rebuke to some voices labeling China's recent cases of infection with human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, as an "unknown virus", calling such claims "run counter to basic scientific knowledge and scaremongering".

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Exchanges

Chinese naval taskforce makes technical stop in Indonesia

A Chinese naval taskforce, including the amphibious assault ship Hainan and guided-missile frigates Hengyang and Liuzhou, made a port call on December 24 at Tanjung Priok Port in Indonesia for a four-day replenishment and rest.

Exercises

China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise concludes

The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise returned to China by two Y-20 transport aircraft on December 14, local time.

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

'Ferryman of souls' escorts cremains of veterans from Taiwan to mainland home

For Liu De-wen, who hails from southern Taiwan, the weight of a life is precisely 12 kilograms.

MOOTW

China's 4th peacekeeping helicopter unit to Abyei completes one-year mission

Recently, the first batch of the 4th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei returned to China by a chartered flight after completing the one-year peacekeeping mission.

11th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) completes first joint patrol

Recently, the 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) successfully completed the joint patrol and armed escort mission from Juba, the capital of South Sudan to the Mongalla region.

Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon completes rotation

On December 19, local time, the second batch of the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping force to the UNIFIL successfully arrived at the mission area in southern Lebanon and joined with the first batch that had arrived earlier to undertake the one-year peacekeeping mission.

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 naval hospital ship Peace Ark meets 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in Gulf of Aden

The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, which is on the Mission Harmony-2024, met with the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in the Gulf of Aden while it was heading to Sri Lanka at around 7 p.m. on December 15, local time.

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.

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

'Ferryman of souls' escorts cremains of veterans from Taiwan to mainland home

For Liu De-wen, who hails from southern Taiwan, the weight of a life is precisely 12 kilograms.

CMG: Top 10 military news stories from China and the world in 2024

China Media Group (CMG) on Saturday released the top 10 military news stories from China and the world in 2024.

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}

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

Sudanese army retakes key city in central Sudan

Lebanese army units deploy in southern Lebanon after Israel's withdrawal

Israeli strikes hit defense factories, research facility in Syria's Aleppo

Indonesian air force purchases warplanes to enhance air defense

World Military Analysis

NATO's increasing military spending exacerbates geopolitical confrontation

Amid sluggish economic growth in Europe and the prolonged regional conflicts, the insistence of NATO on increasing defense spending and strengthening geopolitical confrontation will not bring true peace to Europe. Instead, it will impose an even heavier burden on European people and generate more panic.

US turns Guam into a "forward base" for launching wars

The concentration of US Army, Navy, and Air Force assets in Guam could make the island a primary target for adversaries in a "high-end war," exposing it to the risk of annihilation. The US military is already aware of this and has been intensifying efforts to bolster missile defense capabilities in Guam.