Opinions - China Military

Japan expands military influence through Exercise Talisman Sabre: Japan should take a hard look at its responsibility for the war crimes, draw lessons from history, be prudent with its words and deeds in the military and security domains, abandon the Cold War mentality, and act to keep the region peaceful and stable. Only in this way can it gain the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community.

08-08 18:28:11

Exercise Talisman Sabre disrupts regional dynamics: Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, led by the US and Australia, was held from July 13 to August 4. As a biennial event, this year’s iteration stood out for its expanded scale and scope, with significantly increased training content and operational complexity.

08-07 17:34:24

Upgrade of HIMARS reveals US maritime strategic intentions: The US is undertaking a major upgrade of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), equipping it with new Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) to enable strikes against moving maritime targets.

08-06 17:48:07

Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan should not evade historical responsibility: According to Japanese media reports, under pressure from conservative forces within the party, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering not announcing his view in a form of written statement on relevant historical recognition on August 15, the anniversary of Japan's defeat, or on September 2, the day Japan formally signed the surrender document, and relevant coordination is underway.

08-06 17:38:28

U.S. should look at its own problems instead of blaming China: The notion that China's economy is "unbalanced" is not grounded in facts. It is a political narrative, crafted to justify pressure on China. Again and again, these claims have failed the test of reality. History will show that slandering others cannot halt China's economic progress -- and wordplay cannot obscure the truth forever.

08-06 19:52:22

China's military parade in September a quest for a more just global future: This September, Beijing's Tiananmen Square will host a military parade to commemorate the anniversary of China's victory over Japanese forces in 1945, and more broadly, the Allied triumph over fascism in World War II. Marking the 80th anniversary of the war's end, this year's observance carries enormous significance - not only for China, but for the world at large.

08-06 17:36:30

PLA forges ahead in enhancing capabilities with unwavering commitment to safeguard peace: No matter what kind of external attention, distortion, or smearing China faces, the country will remain focused on managing its own affairs well. As the current international situation has shown: Without a strong national defense, there can be no national security, and without security, there can be no stable environment for development.

08-05 19:48:57

Japan's participation in AUKUS exercises undermines regional security: Japan's involvement in the AUKUS exercises is essentially aimed at breaking free from the constraints of the post-war framework, seizing the high ground in military technology, and ultimately advancing its strategic shift from an exclusively defense-oriented policy to that of a normal country.

08-05 13:39:31

Navy expands amphibious assault fleet: The South Sea Fleet published on Saturday a video clip titled "Pennant number 34! CNS Hubei officially unveiled". The clip showed the vast vessel sailing alongside CNS Hainan, the first in the Type 075 class, and several Type 071 landing platform docks in what appeared to be a formation exercise.

08-04 16:00:44

Why India, Philippines hold drills in South China Sea?: At the heart of it lies India's lack of political will to confront China on behalf of the Philippines. India is beset by numerous disputes with its neighboring countries, and its domestic challenges are equally pressing. If India were to heed the calls of its hawkish voices and intervene in the South China Sea, the gap in strength would leave it unable to withstand China's countermeasures.

08-04 15:09:27

Joint drills of India, Philippines in S.China Sea "more symbolic than substantive": For years, India has sought to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific region. On one hand, this stems from India's self-perception as a global power and its ambition to project influence in international affairs, particularly maritime issues.

08-04 00:41:05

Military industrial sectors targeted by US cyberattacks: China's military industrial sectors have become primary targets of United States intelligence agencies for online attacks and espionage, as disclosed by a Chinese cybersecurity association on Friday, citing specific cases.

08-02 18:54:38

China's PLA turns 98, celebrates reform achievements: The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution in Beijing has received countless visitors this summer. In the exhibition hall, young children could be seen gathering around a display case containing a rusty bolt-action rifle.

08-01 17:23:27

People's war principle drives PLA development: History tells us that the people are the foundation of military success. In the pursuit of its centenary goals despite facing new technological challenges, the PLA should continue to rely on the people, leveraging their combined strength and protecting their interests.

08-01 18:53:01

Can France seize the initiative through its Arctic strategy?: With global climate change widening Arctic shipping routes, the Arctic region has quickly become a flashpoint of global geopolitics. Recently, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces released France's first-ever Defense Strategy for the Arctic. So, what message is France sending by unveiling this strategy as a non-Arctic nation?

08-01 13:44:39

Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate after hasty conclusion of bilateral talks: Under mounting pressure from the Trump administration, neither side is willing to be portrayed as the one obstructing the peace process. The core problem lies in the divergence between Russian and US strategic objectives, and the even more irreconcilable differences between Russia and Europe, as well as Ukraine.

07-31 18:31:24