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PLA Navy's hospital ship Peace Ark sets sail for "Harmonious Mission 2018"
The PLA Navy's hospital ship Peace Ark (Hull 866) set sail from its homeport in Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday to embark on the voyage of "Harmonious Mission 2018".
2018-06-29 16:21 -
28th Chinese naval escort taskforce visits South Africa
The 28th Chinese naval escort taskforce of the Chinese PLA Navy arrived at the Port of Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday for a four-day friendly visit.
2018-06-29 10:50 -
Chinese naval formation conducts real combat training
A flotilla sent by China's Eastern Theater Command has been undertaking a real combat training in high seas since it set out on June 17.
2018-06-26 21:27 -
Chinese frigate Xuzhou holds drill on armed rescue of hijacked ships
The guided-missile frigate Xuzhou of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce that was on its escort mission carried out a simulate drill of sending special operations soldiers to rescue hijacked merchant ship in western Gulf of Aden on the morning of June 24, 2018.
2018-06-26 18:13 -
Chinese frigate Binzhou attends 100th anniversary of Polish Navy
The guided-missile frigate Binzhou (Hull 515) of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at Port of Gdynia, Poland on June 22 to attend the 5-day Centenary Celebration of the Polish Navy.
2018-06-23 19:16 -
China one step closer to nuke-powered aircraft carrier with cutting-edge icebreaker comes on stream
China has opened the bid to construct its first nuclear-powered icebreaker support ship, a move to prepare for the construction of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, military observers said.
2018-06-23 19:51 -
Ten-year escort operations in Gulf of Aden reflect rise of Chinese Navy
The initial aim of China to participate in escort missions was to gain blue water experience. However, keeping with changes, the Chinese naval escort taskforces have now become the vanguard to protect China’s interests overseas.
2018-06-22 19:36 -
Chinese shipbuilder shows mysterious new carrier
China's top shipbuilding firm released a photo on Wednesday of what is believed to be the country's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system.
2018-06-21 08:55 -
China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier completes sea trials
China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier has completed all sea trials successfully, Hu Wenming, chairman of the CSIC, said on June 19.
2018-06-21 08:36 -
Chinese shipbuilder shows mysterious new carrier
China's top shipbuilding firm released a photo on Wednesday of what is believed to be the country's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system.
2018-06-20 21:29 -
Gabonese President visits Chinese frigate Yancheng in Libreville
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his entourage including Gabonese Defense Minister Etienne Massard Kabinda Makaga visited the Chinese guided-missile frigate Yancheng (Hull 546)at the Port of Owendo in Libreville, Gabon, on June 18.
2018-06-20 20:59 -
Chinese frigate Binzhou welcomes visitors in Kiel Week
The guided-missile frigate Binzhou (Hull 515) of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce was open to the public from June 16 to 17 in Kiel, Germany.
2018-06-20 17:46 -
Chinese naval frigate Binzhou arrives in Germany for "Kiel Week"
The guided-missile frigate Binzhou of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at a naval port in Kiel, Germany on June 15 for a friendly visit and participation of the “Kiel Week” activities.
2018-06-19 17:31 -
Chinese naval escort ship arrives at Oman for replenishment
The guided-missile frigate Xuzhou (Hull 530) of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at the Port of Salalah Port on June 16 for a five-day in-port rest and replenishment.
2018-06-19 16:53 -
PLA conducts anti-underwater mine warfare drill to protect
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy recently conducted its first competitive live-munition underwater anti-mine warfare exercise, with experts saying the training focused on future military scenarios.
2018-06-18 20:55 -
Xi stresses building elite maritime force during navy inspection
President Xi Jinping has stressed building an elite maritime force to resolutely accomplish various missions entrusted by the Party and the people.
2018-06-15 20:59 -
28th Chinese naval escort taskforce ends friendly visit to Cameroon
The 28th escort taskforce of the Chinese PLA Navy left the Douala Port on June 14 after a three-day friendly visit to Cameroon.
2018-06-14 21:57 -
28th Chinese naval escort taskforce visits Cameroon
The 28th escort taskforce of the Chinese PLA Navy arrived at Douala Port, Cameroon on Monday, local time, for a three-day friendly visit. This is the second leg of its outgoing visit voyages.
2018-06-12 18:19 -
PLA video advertisement seeks to lure talent into Navy
The People's Liberation Army Navy has issued its latest recruitment advert to attract more talent into the armed forces as part of efforts to achieve the country's goal of building a world-class navy.
2018-06-11 20:57 -
PLA Navy and CNNC sign agreement on strategic cooperation
The PLA Navy and CNNC signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation in military-civilian integrated development in certain areas on June 1, 2018.
2018-06-06 16:53 -
Ghana engages China in joint military exercise
With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana's Navy is expected to engage in bilateral military activities with their counterpart visiting Chinese navy.
2018-06-06 11:19 -
28th Chinese naval escort taskforce visits Ghana
The 28th Chinese naval escort taskforce consisting of the guided-missile frigates Yancheng and Weifang and the comprehensive supply ship Taihu arrived at the Port of Tema of Ghana on June 4 for a four-day friendly visit.
2018-06-05 20:55 -
Frigate Yancheng leaves Nigeria after Int'l maritime conference and exercise
Chinese guided-missile frigate Yancheng left Lagos Port in Nigeria on June 2, after its participation of the 2nd Nigeria international maritime conference and regional naval exercise hosted by the Nigerian Navy.
2018-06-04 20:38 -
Chinese frigate Yancheng arrives in Nigeria for Int'l maritime conference and exercise
Guided-missile frigate Yancheng arrived at Lagos Port in Nigeria on May, to participate in the 2nd Nigeria international maritime conference and regional naval exercise hosted by the Nigerian Navy.
2018-05-31 10:57 -
China makes crucial progress in carrier-borne aircraft's night takeoff & landing
CCTV, the predominant state television broadcaster of the PRC, released a video clip of night takeoffs and landings of Chinese carrier-borne aircraft on May 24, 2018.
2018-05-25 17:53 -
China wins team title at Turkey International Nautical Competition
A seven-member team sent by the NUE of the Chinese PLA Navy won the championship at the 20th International Nautical Competition hosted by the Turkish Naval Academy in Istanbul from 7th to 11th of May.
2018-05-25 17:07 -
Navy strives to be modern, strong as commander urged
A year since an inspection by President Xi Jinping, also chairman of the Central Military Commission, the PLA Navy has made massive strides in transforming itself into a world-class force, experts said.
2018-05-24 08:30 -
Chinese naval taskforce returns from KOMODO 2018 multilateral exercise
After sailing for more than 6,600 nautical miles in 28 days, a Chinese naval taskforce arrived at a naval port in Sanya City, South China's Hainan Province on May 22.
2018-05-23 22:39 -
China's first homemade aircraft carrier concludes maiden sea trial
China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier has concluded its maiden sea trial on Friday, and is returning to Dalian Shipyard in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
2018-05-18 14:39 -
Chinese naval ships make technical stop in Spain
The 28th escort taskforce of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy comprising the guided missile frigates Yancheng and Weifang and the comprehensive supply ship Taihu arrived at the Port of Valencia in Spain on May 13 for a three-day technical stop.
2018-05-17 21:02 -
Chinese naval escort ship arrives in Djibouti for replenishment
The guided-missile frigate Xuzhou of the 29th escort taskforce of the PLA Navy arrived at the Port of Djibouti on Monday, for five days of rest and replenishment.
2018-05-16 16:54 -
Multilateral naval exercise Komodo 2018 enters maritime drill phase
The multilateral naval exercise Komodo 2018 entered the maritime drill phase on May 8.
2018-05-09 23:49 -
Helicopter landing test successful for China's new aircraft carrier
A carrier-based helicopter landed and took off from China's first domestically developed aircraft carrier for the first time on Saturday morning, reported Global Times.
2018-05-08 08:33 -
Singaporean warship RSS Intrepid visits Qingdao
Frigate RSS Intrepid of the Singapore Navy arrived in Qingdao for a four-day visit to the port city in east China's Shandong Province on May 6. The RSS Intrepid last visited Qingdao in April 2017.
2018-05-07 23:30 -
Chinese naval ships participate in int'l fleet review in Indonesia
Two Chinese warships participating in the Komodo 2018 multilateral naval exercise joined the international fleet review hosted by the Indonesian Navy along with naval ships of other countries at the waters off Indonesia's Lombok on Saturday.
2018-05-07 17:29 -
Multilateral naval exercise Komodo 2018 kicks off
The multilateral naval exercise Komodo 2018, hosted by the Indonesian Navy, kicked off in Lombok of Indonesia on May 5.
2018-05-07 16:59 -
Helicopter maneuvers suggest China's new aircraft carrier ready for sea trials
China will have two aircraft carrier strike groups in support of the PLA Navy's efforts to safeguard China's maritime interests and sovereignty as well as regional peace.
2018-05-07 08:28 -
Chinese naval ships arrive in Indonesia for Komodo Exercise 2018
The guided-missile destroyer Changsha and the guided-missile frigate Liuzhou of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the waters near Lombok of Indonesia to participate in the multilateral naval exercise, dubbed Komodo 2018 hosted by the Indonesian Navy, on May 3, local time.
2018-05-04 20:30 -
Three PLA Navy Fleets: Which is the best?
The Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated its 69th birthday not long ago, and the recent sea parade demonstrated its newly-developed depths. Let's take a look of the features of the PLA Navy's three fleets.
2018-05-03 17:14 -
Chinese naval escort taskforces conduct mission handover
The 28th Chinese naval escort taskforce handed over the mission of escorting merchant ships sailing in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somali coast to its successor, the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce on Tuesday.
2018-05-02 23:37