China Military

Search

Ministry of National Defense

Wanton use of force will not make America great again: Defense Spokesperson: The sky-high defense budget exposed once again the bellicose nature of the US and its belief in "might makes right", said a Chinese defense ministry spokesperson on Wednesday.

04-16 17:35:17

Smearing China cannot help remove US's label as Empire of Hacking: Defense Spokesperson: "Smearing China cannot help remove the US's label as the empire of hacking," the spokesperson stressed, adding that "we require the US side to stop acting like a thief crying 'stop thief', refrain from launching cyber attacks against other countries including China".

04-16 17:36:12

Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on April 9, 2025: Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, answered recent media queries concerning the military, on the afternoon of April 9, 2025.

04-15 23:51:57

U.S. arms sales not to impede China's reunification: spokesperson: The U.S. arms sales to Taiwan cannot change the situation concerning military strength across the Taiwan Strait, much less impede China's reunification, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday.

04-09 21:32:52

Military Services

Chinese military launches "Strait Thunder 2025A" exercise in middle and southern sea areas of Taiwan Strait: "The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command (ETC) carried out military exercise code-named 'Strait Thunder 2025A' in the middle and southern sea areas of the Taiwan Strait on April 2," said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA ETC, in a written statement on Wednesday.

04-02 09:40:11

Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island: The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson.

04-01 08:02:21

PLA expels three Philippine aircraft illegally intruding into airspace over Nansha Qundao: Spokesperson: "On February 20, two C-208 aircraft and one N-22 aircraft of the Philippine Air Force illegally intruded into the airspace near the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao. The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command monitored the whole process, warned and expelled them," said a spokesperson for Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command.

02-21 14:16:16

US vessels' passage through Taiwan Strait increases security risks: PLA Spokesperson: The US destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) and the oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch transited the Taiwan Strait from February 10 to 12, 2025.

02-12 10:10:02

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China urges US to stop using force on Iranian nuclear issue: China called on the United States on Tuesday to show political sincerity, engage in dialogue and consultation in the spirit of mutual respect, and stop using threats with force and exerting extreme pressure at will after the US and Iran held direct talks over Iran's nuclear program.

04-08 18:21:40

China handling Filipino spy case according to law: China's judicial and relevant authorities handle the case involving three Filipinos suspected of engaging in spy activities in China in strict accordance with the law, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

04-04 15:52:23

China urges Philippines to refrain from playing with fire regarding Taiwan question: China urges certain people in the Philippines to refrain from making provocations and playing with fire on the Taiwan question, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

04-02 22:48:19

China to take countermeasures following U.S. visa restrictions on Chinese officials: China on Tuesday said that it will take reciprocal countermeasures in response to announcement by the United States of visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

04-01 20:01:36

Other Sources

Military drills response to separatism, mainland official says: The military exercises around Taiwan are a necessary step to protect its sovereignty and warned that efforts to promote the island's independence would lead to serious consequences, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

04-03 00:03:15

PLA exercises resolute punishment for "Taiwan independence" provocations: spokesperson: The military exercises of the PLA Eastern Theater Command around Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te authorities' blatant "Taiwan independence" provocations, said a mainland spokesperson on Tuesday.

04-01 11:44:55

Chinese mainland denounces certain countries' unwarranted comments on Taiwan question: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to certain countries' unwarranted comments on the Taiwan question, which grossly interfered in China's internal affairs.

03-26 19:07:03

PLA drills a "just and necessary" move to safeguard peace in Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday said the drills conducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) near Taiwan are a "just and necessary" move to safeguard national sovereignty and peace in the Taiwan Strait.

03-18 00:54:15