China Military

J-10 multi-role fighter jets in round-the-clock training

A maintenance member assigned to a unit of the Chinese PLA Air Force guides a J-10 multi-role fighter jet back to the hangar after a round-the-clock training exercise in late April, 2025.

China launches Shenzhou-20 manned spaceship for new diverse in-orbit tasks

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

Minesweeping vehicles in live-fire training

An integrated minesweeping vehicle attached to an engineer element of a combined-arms brigade under the Chinese PLA 71st Group Army fires a wire-guided minesweeping explosive device to the targets during a minesweeping operation on April 9, 2025.

PLA Navy marks its 76th anniversary

An aerial drone photo shows people participating in a naval vessel open day event to mark the 76th anniversary of the Chinese PLA Navy in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2025.

Surface-to-air missile systems in comprehensive training

Wheeled surface-to-air missile systems attached to a unit with the air force under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command get ready for launching during a round-the-clock comprehensive training exercise on April 16, 2025.

Warships conduct replenishment-at-sea

A Z-9 helicopter attached to a combat support ship flotilla with the navy under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command lands on the comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) during a maritime training exercise in early April, 2025.

Su-30 fighter jets in combat sortie

Su-30 fighter jets attached to a brigade under Chinese PLA Air Force taxi on the runway in formation during a combat sortie on April 7, 2025.

Naval warships in live-fire shooting training

The Type-054A guided-missile frigate Chenzhou (Hull 552) attached to a naval flotilla under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command sails on the sea during a live-fire shooting training exercise on April 13, 2025.

Fighter jets engage in day-and-night training

A J-16 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force flies through the morning glow during a day-and-night flight training exercise in early April, 2025.

Wheeled self-propelled howitzer spits fire

PCL-181 wheeled self-propelled howitzers attached to a regiment under the Chinese PLA Army maneuver in formation during a live-fire shooting training exercise on April 7, 2025.

Top Stories

PLA Guard of Honor to participate in celebration of Vietnam's 50th anniversary of Liberation of the South

At the invitation of Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense, from late April to early May, the Guard of Honor of the Chinese PLA will dispatch a detachment to Vietnam to participate in Vietnam's 50th anniversary ceremony of the Liberation of the South.
China, Vietnam coast guards complete joint patrol in Beibu Gulf

Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have completed their first joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf for 2025, the 29th joint patrol conducted by the two countries' maritime law enforcement agencies since 2006, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said Friday.
Chinese military slams US warship's transit through Taiwan Strait

The US guided-missile destroyer Lawrence sailed through the Taiwan Strait on April 23 and hyped it up publicly, said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Thursday.
Navigator Meeting of Beijing Xiangshan Forum to be held in Beijing：defense spokesperson

The inaugural Navigator Meeting of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held in Beijing from April 28 to 30, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Thursday.
Chinese military will deepen and expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations: Defense Spokesperson

"Chinese military will continue to deepen and expand its participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations, and contribute more to the implementation of the Global Security Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," said a Chinese defense spokesperson.
China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2025 joint air force training deepens cooperation between two militaries: Defense Spokesperson

"This will help enhance technical and tactical capabilities of the two air forces and deepen substantive cooperation between the Chinese and Egyptian militaries," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.
DPP authorities slammed for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence"

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence."
China blames US perceptions for stalled military exchanges

The current obstacles to military exchanges between China and the United States stem from biased perceptions held by some in Washington, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Thursday, accusing US officials of exaggerating the so-called "China military threat."
Fujian Coast Guard conducts routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson for China Coast Guard's East China Sea Bureau, stated that on April 23, the Fujian Coast Guard conducted routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen in accordance with the law.
Open Ship Day activities held to celebrate PLAN's 76th founding anniversary

Starting from April 22, the PLAN held open ship day activities in more than 10 cities. More than 30 active Chinese naval ships were open to the public, reaching the highest number and widest variety in PLAN open ship day activities over the years.
Chinese navy marks 76th anniversary on march to world-class force safeguarding peace

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy marked its 76th anniversary on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a world-class naval force dedicated to safeguarding both national security and global peace.
Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-20 mission meet press

Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday.
70-second Review of Chinese PLA Navy's Past Seven Years

This year marks 76th founding anniversary of Chinese PLA Navy. Over the decades, the PLAN has undergone steady development, especially in the past 7 years. Click the 70-second review of Chinese navy's key events in past 7 years.
Two Pakistani astronauts to receive spaceflight training in China

China will select and train two Pakistani astronauts for space missions, with one slated to serve as a payload specialist on a future Chinese space station flight, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday.
Chinese PLA Navy: From Zero To Hero

This year's April 23 marks 76th Founding Anniversary of Chinese PLA Navy. The past 76 years have witnessed the development of Chinese PLA Navy from nothing to a world-class navy.
China, Indonesia vow to promote military cooperation

General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, met with visiting Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Beijing on April 22. Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun also held talks with Sjafrie on the same day.

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J-10 multi-role fighter jets in round-the-clock training

A maintenance member assigned to a unit of the Chinese PLA Air Force guides a J-10 multi-role fighter jet back to the hangar after a round-the-clock training exercise in late April, 2025.

China launches Shenzhou-20 manned spaceship for new diverse in-orbit tasks

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

Minesweeping vehicles in live-fire training

PLA Navy marks its 76th anniversary

An aerial drone photo shows people participating in a naval vessel open day event to mark the 76th anniversary of the Chinese PLA Navy in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2025.

Surface-to-air missile systems in comprehensive training

Warships conduct replenishment-at-sea

Su-30 fighter jets in combat sortie

Su-30 fighter jets attached to a brigade under Chinese PLA Air Force taxi on the runway in formation during a combat sortie on April 7, 2025.

Naval warships in live-fire shooting training

Fighter jets engage in day-and-night training

A J-16 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force flies through the morning glow during a day-and-night flight training exercise in early April, 2025.

Wheeled self-propelled howitzer spits fire

PCL-181 wheeled self-propelled howitzers attached to a regiment under the Chinese PLA Army maneuver in formation during a live-fire shooting training exercise on April 7, 2025.

Opinions

What is Japan's intention to draw closer to NATO?

This situation presents quite a paradox. Without US support, Japan's regime would struggle to survive, and without the Asia-Pacific market, Japan would find it hard to develop its economy. In the face of both economic and security dilemmas, Japan's ambition to become a "major power" seems unlikely to succeed.

The Philippines' Taiwan Strait gambit risks costly backlash

The Philippines and the US recently launched the 2025 annual Balikatan military exercises. Notably, this year's drills not only took place on the northern Philippine island of Luzon but also extended to the Batanes Islands, which are closer to Taiwan of China. Analysts suggest that the growing involvement of the Philippines and the US in the Taiwan Strait is becoming increasingly evident.

Voices

U.S. biggest disruptor to international arms control, nonproliferation system: spokesperson

The United States is the biggest disruptor to the international arms control and nonproliferation system, and China urges the United States to carefully examine its own actions and actively respond to the concerns of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here Friday.

China urges Japan to stop hyping up Chinese military's operations: Defense Spokesperson

"The Chinese military's operations in relevant waters and airspace are in line with international law and practices, and do not target any specific entity," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.

Japan should stop provoking bloc confrontation and exercise prudence in military and security fields: Defense Spokesperson

Japan should recalibrate its strategic perception of China, stop provoking bloc confrontation, be prudent with its words and actions in military and security fields, and contribute more to regional peace, stability, said a Chinese defense spokesman.

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Exchanges

China, Vietnam hold 9th border defense friendship exchange

China and Vietnam have launched a weeklong border defense friendship exchange across designated areas and ports in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Vietnam's Lang Son Province.

Exercises

China, Thailand to hold joint maritime exercise

China and Thailand will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, from late March to early April, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Monday.

Weaponry Equipment

China's first Type 054B frigate Luohe commissioned

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning in a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.

Other

Chinese military doctors serve plateau border troops

Recently, the medical team of No. 940 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force and the medical team of No. 948 Hospital of PLA Army sent medical experts to such units as border defense companies and outposts on the plateau to provide medical services.

MOOTW

Chinese military will deepen and expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations: Defense Spokesperson

"Chinese military will continue to deepen and expand its participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations, and contribute more to the implementation of the Global Security Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," said a Chinese defense spokesperson.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon provide humanitarian medical assistance to local people

Recently, the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Level One Plus Hospital to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon conducted a medical outreach at a village in its mission area to provide free medical service to the local villagers.

UNMISS speaks highly of Chinese peacekeepers' combat readiness

The 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was highly praised for excellent performance in various capability indicators during a comprehensive drill and assessment.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon help South Korean counterparts neutralize expired high explosive ammunition

Recently, the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL dispatched an EOD team to help the South Korean peacekeeping troops neutralize expired high explosive ammunition.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts training in Gulf of Aden

The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducted training in the Gulf of Aden on February 19.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes multiple escort tasks

Early in the morning on Tuesday, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completed its 1,658th escort task, safely escorting a merchant ship "Tianqi" to the designated waters.

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 military continues rescue efforts in area hit by landslides

Since the outbreak of the disaster, the rescue troops from the Chinese PLA, the PAP Force and the militias have been fighting in the frontline to conduct search and rescue operations.

PAP Soldiers Rush to Rescue in Landslide-hit Village

Soldiers assigned to the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Sichuan Corps have rushed to the affected area to undertake on-site rescue operations.

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 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.

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.

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.

Features

Chinese navy marks 76th anniversary on march to world-class force safeguarding peace

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy marked its 76th anniversary on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a world-class naval force dedicated to safeguarding both national security and global peace.

$Chinese military doctors treat Syrian girl with bone fracture$

Chinese military doctors treat Syrian girl with bone fracture

Not long ago, a Syrian refugee arrived at the hospital operated by the Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with a little girl, his daughter, in his arms to seek help.

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

Missile launch from Yemen triggers sirens across central Israel

Turkish, Russian FMs discuss Ukraine conflict, Black Sea shipping

Israel threatens regional stability, undermines fight aganist IS: Erdogan

Trump threatens Iran with military action over nuclear disarmament

World Military Analysis

Uncertainty looms over US-Iran nuclear talks

The path of military threats and maximum pressure offers no resolution. Genuine political will and engagement in dialogue and negotiation are the proper course. However, the demand of the US for denuclearization directly contradicts Iran's insistence on sovereignty.

Why are the U.S. and Iran talking in Oman and what's at stake?

While U.S. President Donald Trump describes the engagement as a "direct" dialogue, Iran insists it will be an "indirect" negotiation, mediated through third parties. Here's what we know and what remains uncertain.