Feature Stories
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Photos of crying veteran saluting at National Day parade go viral
Photos of 86-year-old Chinese military veteran Guan Maolin in tears while saluting his deceased comrades during the parade on New China's 70th birthday went viral on Chinese social media over the weekend.
2019-10-09 17:10 -
'Earthquake Boy' realizes military dream
A boy who vowed 11 years ago to become a paratrooper after experiencing a deadly earthquake in Sichuan province not only accomplished his dream but made an appearance in the military parade on Oct 1.
2019-10-09 17:08 -
Salute to national defense heroes
Recently President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree to award national medals and honorary titles to 42 individuals, 11 of whom are, or had been military personnel, or work in national defense area. They are the backbone of our national defense construction. They are the representatives of our national defense spirit.
2019-09-27 10:30 -
70 Years of the PRC: Part two – The wars for China's destiny
A new crisis emerged that would have a decisive impact on China's historical trajectory and the formation of the People's Republic of China (PRC): Japan's invasion of China. The 1930s and 1940s would be marked by a series of tragic conflicts that would shape the country and in turn pave the way for the emergence of the PRC.
2019-09-26 09:18 -
PLA well prepared for National Day celebrations
Members of the People's Liberation Army who will join the military parade on the nation's 70th anniversary celebrations on Oct 1 said they are well prepared and confident for their appearance on National Day.
2019-09-26 08:44 -
Chinese troops train for spectacular National Day parade
Military officers and soldiers were seen training in preparation for the upcoming National Day parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, after the military parade training center in Beijing opened to the media on September 17.
2019-09-26 08:48 -
How Chinese troops trained for National Day parade
Military officers and soldiers were seen training in preparation for the upcoming National Day parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, after the military parade training center in Beijing opened to the media on September 17.
2019-09-25 08:36 -
Nation prepares for massive parade
Zhao Bingqing, a 27-year-old university teacher, has spent a period of time at a military compound in the northwestern outskirts of Beijing.
2019-09-25 08:17 -
70 years of the PRC: Part one - The origins of revolution in China
October 1 will herald the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It's big news, but it is not something that is understood well by the rest of the world. We should ask ourselves in objective and open terms, "What is the People's Republic of China all about?" and "Why is it here?"
2019-09-25 08:28 -
Graphics: China's role in world's peacekeeping cause
Now China has participated in 24 UN peacekeeping missions, contributing more than 37,000 peacekeepers and paying more than 10 percent of the peacekeeping budget.
2019-05-30 09:22 -
Review of China’s latest domestic weapons and equipment in 2018
The air force equipment also proves that the Chinese aviation industry has made major breakthroughs in many advanced technologies. For example, J-20 bomb bays proves that China has become one of the few countries that can independently develop stealth fighters, and its original designs such as side bomb bays, are even better than the United States. The emergence of thrust vector technology fills the domestic gap and can greatly improve the maneuverability, takeoff and landing performance and safety of fighters.
2019-09-25 16:04 -
Memories of Chinese military on world stage in 2018
In 2018, the Chinese military frequently appeared on the international stage with a more confident and open posture.
2018-12-21 17:52