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Soldiers fast rope in coordination training Soldiers fast rope in coordination training

Fully-armed soldiers assigned to a brigade of the PLA 73rd Group Army line up to board a helicopter during a coordination training exercise with an army aviation unit in mid-March, 2024.

Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training

Fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade under the air force of the PLA Eastern Theater Command soar in the sky during a force-on-force flight training exercise in early April, 2024.

Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights

Female cadet pilots assigned to a brigade under the PLA Army Aviation Academy complete their first solo flights on April 1, 2024.

Armored vehicles fire at mock targets Armored vehicles fire at mock targets

Armored vehicles attached to a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fire at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in late March, 2024.

Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training

A fighter jet attached to a brigade under the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flying College releases bombs at a designated ground target during a live-fire flight training exercise on March 22, 2024.

Type-99A tanks engage in combat training Type-99A tanks engage in combat training

A group of Type-99A MBTs move forward in line formation en route to a designated training field during a training exercise near the Qilian Mountains in northwest China's Gansu Province on April 3, 2024.

Military vehicles march on field Military vehicles march on field

Military vehicles attached to a fire-strike unit of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command march on the field during a maneuver training exercise on March 29, 2024.

J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training

A ground crew member assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under PLA Southern Theater Command inspects a J-10 fighter jet during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on March 26, 2023.

Armored vehicles rumble on field Armored vehicles rumble on field

Armored vehicles attached to a reconnaissance detachment of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command rumble on the field during a training exercise on March 23, 2024.

Snipers in intensive training Snipers in intensive training

Snipers assigned to the PLA 71st Group Army fire at the targets in an intensive training exercise in late March, 2024.

Soldiers fast rope in coordination training
Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training
Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights
Armored vehicles fire at mock targets
Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training
Type-99A tanks engage in combat training
Military vehicles march on field
J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training
Armored vehicles rumble on field
Snipers in intensive training

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Soldiers fast rope in coordination training Soldiers fast rope in coordination training

Fully-armed soldiers assigned to a brigade of the PLA 73rd Group Army line up to board a helicopter during a coordination training exercise with an army aviation unit in mid-March, 2024.

Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training

Fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade under the air force of the PLA Eastern Theater Command soar in the sky during a force-on-force flight training exercise in early April, 2024.

Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights

Female cadet pilots assigned to a brigade under the PLA Army Aviation Academy complete their first solo flights on April 1, 2024.

Armored vehicles fire at mock targets Armored vehicles fire at mock targets

Armored vehicles attached to a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fire at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in late March, 2024.

Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training

A fighter jet attached to a brigade under the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flying College releases bombs at a designated ground target during a live-fire flight training exercise on March 22, 2024.

Type-99A tanks engage in combat training Type-99A tanks engage in combat training

A group of Type-99A MBTs move forward in line formation en route to a designated training field during a training exercise near the Qilian Mountains in northwest China's Gansu Province on April 3, 2024.

Military vehicles march on field Military vehicles march on field

Military vehicles attached to a fire-strike unit of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command march on the field during a maneuver training exercise on March 29, 2024.

J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training

A ground crew member assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under PLA Southern Theater Command inspects a J-10 fighter jet during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on March 26, 2023.

Armored vehicles rumble on field Armored vehicles rumble on field

Armored vehicles attached to a reconnaissance detachment of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command rumble on the field during a training exercise on March 23, 2024.

Snipers in intensive training Snipers in intensive training

Snipers assigned to the PLA 71st Group Army fire at the targets in an intensive training exercise in late March, 2024.

Soldiers fast rope in coordination training
Fighter jets in force-on-force flight training
Female cadet pilots complete their first solo flights
Armored vehicles fire at mock targets
Fighter jets fire at targets in live-fire flight training
Type-99A tanks engage in combat training
Military vehicles march on field
J-10 jets engage in round-the-clock flight training
Armored vehicles rumble on field
Snipers in intensive training

Opinions

Nuclear policies of US, Japan are real threats to world
The statement employed cunning rhetoric to confuse the public, which reveals US and Japan's ulterior motive of undermining global and regional strategic security and stability under the guise of the so-called China's nuclear threats. In fact, it is the US and Japan's adverse developments in nuclear policies and nuclear issues that truly threaten the world and deserve high vigilance of the international community.
US, Japan should cease interfering in South China Sea issue
On April 10, the leaders of the US and Japan issued a joint statement at their meeting in Washington. As countries outside the South China Sea, the US and Japan mentioned the issue concerning this region multiple times in the statement.

Voices

China opposes U.S. deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in Asia-Pacific
China opposes U.S. deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in Asia-Pacific
China strongly opposes U.S. deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific, and urged the United States to stop stoking military confrontation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
No exception nor privilege for U.S. in complying with int'l law: Wang Yi
No exception nor privilege for U.S. in complying with int'l law: Wang Yi
There is no exception nor any privilege for the United States in complying with international law, including United Nations Security Council resolutions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday.
China to work with ASEAN countries to ensure peace, cooperation in South China Sea: Wang Yi
China to work with ASEAN countries to ensure peace, cooperation in South China Sea: Wang Yi
China stands ready to continue to work with other countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and accelerate the negotiation of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea to build the South China Sea into a sea of peace and cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday.

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Exchanges

Chinese defense minister holds video call with US counterpart
Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun held a video call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the evening of April 16.

Exercises

PLA conducts live-fire air defense exercise on Chinese side of China-Myanmar border
The Southern Theater Command of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized its army and air force troops to conduct a live-fire air defense exercise on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border from April 17.

Weaponry Equipment

China's Z-10ME attack helicopter makes overseas debut at Singapore Airshow
The Z-10ME is a type of medium-sized multirole attack helicopter domestically developed by China with outstanding flight performance, low-air maneuverability, firepower, survivability, ergonomics and reliability.

Other

Production, sale of fake military uniforms cracked down
Recently, relevant military and local departments in Zaozhuang City of east China's Shandong Province jointly set up a special working group to successfully crack a case of illegal production and sale of military uniforms.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers complete main supply route maintenance mission in South Sudan (Wau)
Chinese peacekeepers complete main supply route maintenance mission in South Sudan (Wau)
Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the UNMISS completed the maintenance mission for the main supply route from Turalei to Ajak-Kuac.
Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon transfer engineering materials for counterparts
Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon transfer engineering materials for counterparts
Recently, the 22nd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL carried out earthwork excavation on the Lebanon-Israel border and transported these defense engineering materials for Ghananian, Irish and Polish peacekeeping battalions.
UNIFIL Sector West Commander inspects Chinese peacekeeping camp
UNIFIL Sector West Commander inspects Chinese peacekeeping camp
A team led by Brigadier General Enrico Fontana, newly appointed Sector West Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) visited the camp of the 22nd Chinese Peacekeeping Construction Engineering Company to UNIFIL on April 6.
Chinese peacekeepers to DRC awarded UN Peace Medal
Chinese peacekeepers to DRC awarded UN Peace Medal
The 27th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) was awarded the UN Peace Medal on Tuesday.
45th Chinese naval escort taskforce wraps up visit to Madagascar
45th Chinese naval escort taskforce wraps up visit to Madagascar
The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce concluded its five-day goodwill visit to Madagascar and left the port of Toamasina on the afternoon of April 14, local time.
45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Tanzania for goodwill visit
45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Tanzania for goodwill visit
The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in the port of Dar es Salaam on the morning of March 23, local time, starting its five-day goodwill visit to Tanzania.
46th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes first escort task
46th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes first escort task
The 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce recently completed the 1,632nd escort task in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.
China sends new naval fleet for escort mission in Gulf of Aden
China sends new naval fleet for escort mission in Gulf of Aden
The 46th fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday set sail from a military port in the coastal city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province to take over an escort mission from the 45th naval fleet in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.
Armed forces join landslide emergency relief in SW China
Armed forces join landslide emergency relief in SW China
A landslide occurred in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town, southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 6:00 am on January 22, which caused 18 houses buried and 47 people missing. Military and militia forces stationed in Yunnan Province rushed to the rescue with all strength.
Troops rush to Xinjiang for earthquake relief
Troops rush to Xinjiang for earthquake relief
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang at 2:09 am on Jan. 23. Immediately after the earthquake, the PLA Xinjiang Military Command and the PAP Xinjiang Corps launched their emergency response mechanisms for disaster rescue and relief operations.
Chinese armed forces participate in disaster relief in quake-hit areas
Chinese armed forces participate in disaster relief in quake-hit areas
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in Northwest China's Gansu Province at 11:59 pm on December 18. After the earthquake, the Chinese PLA Western Theater Command quickly activated the emergency response mechanism and directed troops to carry out disaster relief overnight.
China's Y-20 transport aircraft delivers disaster-relief supplies to Nepal
China's Y-20 transport aircraft delivers disaster-relief supplies to Nepal
After a strong earthquake struck western Nepal and caused a large number of people and property losses, two Y-20 large transport aircraft attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force were dispatched to transport emergency humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal on the morning of November 8.
China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes
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
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
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
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

Pioneer of China's shock tube wind tunnels
Pioneer of China's shock tube wind tunnels
Yu Hongru, a gasdynamicist, was born in June 1928 in Guangfeng County, east China's Jiangxi Province. He was elected a member (an academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 1991. On April 8, 2024, he was honored with the award of Person Touching China for 2023.
Filipino fishermen show no interest in govt-initiated 'militia' plan, call for peace and friendship
Filipino fishermen show no interest in govt-initiated 'militia' plan, call for peace and friendship
Who benefits from changing the status quo by fanning the flame in the South China Sea? Perhaps the Philippine government should find some answers from the voices of their people.

CMC

Armed Forces

Int'l Mediaon China

Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking 'Enemy Submarines' in Joint Drills
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 Militarieson China

Russian President meets with Chinese CMC Vice Chairman
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

Iran reiterates commitment to IAEA cooperation
Iran reiterates commitment to IAEA cooperation
Netanyahu says Israel will defend itself amid calls for restraint
Netanyahu says Israel will defend itself amid calls for restraint
U.S. blamed for being cause of chaos as Mideast tensions heat up
U.S. blamed for being cause of chaos as Mideast tensions heat up
Putin calls for de-escalation in Mideast in call with Raisi: Kremlin
Putin calls for de-escalation in Mideast in call with Raisi: Kremlin

World Military Analysis

Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies
Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies
Washington has recently claimed that any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke the mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines.
Regional countries should not underestimate destructive impact of Philippines on security situation in South China Sea
Regional countries should not underestimate destructive impact of Philippines on security situation in South China Sea
The Marcos government is treading on a dangerous path of jeopardizing the peace and stability of the South China Sea region for its own interests. The countries in the region should not underestimate the destructive power of the Philippines' collaboration with non-regional forces and its impact on the security of the South China Sea region.

Videos

Frigate flotilla conducts live-fire drill
Frigate flotilla conducts live-fire drill
Artillery detachment conducts round-the-clock live-fire drill
Artillery detachment conducts round-the-clock live-fire drill
International military snowfield drills open in Russia
International military snowfield drills open in Russia
PLA conducts joint live-fire exercise on Chinese side of China-Myanmar border
PLA conducts joint live-fire exercise on Chinese side of China-Myanmar border
Chinese peacekeepers donate school supplies, sports equipment to local school
Chinese peacekeepers donate school supplies, sports equipment to local school

Special Reports

NPC & CPPCC Annual Sessions 2024
NPC & CPPCC Annual Sessions 2024
Military Spending Spring Festival 2024
Military Spending Spring Festival 2024

PhotosWorld

Documents/Publications

China's National Defense in the New Era
China's National Defense in the New Era
China's Military Strategy
China's Military Strategy

Bilingual

Chinese Navy to host 19th biennial meeting of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium
Chinese Navy to host 19th biennial meeting of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium
中国海军将在山东青岛承办西太平洋海军论坛第19届年会
Perilous shift in Japan-US alliance impacts regional peace, stability
Perilous shift in Japan-US alliance impacts regional peace, stability
日美同盟的危险转向将冲击地区和平稳定
Soldiers fast rope in coordination training
Soldiers fast rope in coordination training
73集团军某旅机降协同训练
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