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PLA conducts largest ever procurement of individual protective equipment
An open tender document released by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) online showed that the Chinese military will purchase more than 1.5 million units of high-grade bulletproof plates for body armors in the coming two years as PLA’s new-generation individual gear.
2020-02-28 20:19 -
Three military-led hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan increase capacity to 2,900 beds
Three designated hospitals where military medics are tasked with treating patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus outbreak, have increased their total capacity to around 2,900 beds.
2020-02-28 09:08 -
J-15 aircraft carrier-based fighter jet gets new anti-corrosion paint
The latest batch of China’s J-15 aircraft carrier-based fighter jet is getting new, green priming paint instead of the previous yellow one. Reports speculate it is a new anti-corrosion material that can enhance the aircraft's capabilities.
2020-02-28 01:25 -
Chinese naval fleet wraps up far sea exercise deep in Pacific Ocean
A far sea joint training fleet of the Chinese PLA Navy returned to base after sailing 14,000 nautical miles and crossing the International Date Line deep into the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
2020-02-26 21:32 -
China's rocket-carrying ships complete two transport missions
China's Yuanwang rocket-carrying ships docked at their home port at the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department on February 26, after completing the maritime rocket transport tasks of Long March-7A and Long March-5B Y1 carrier rockets.
2020-02-27 18:57 -
China's rocket-carrying ships back from missions
Two Chinese rocket-carrying ships returned to the port of China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department Wednesday after missions of transporting the Long March rockets.
2020-02-26 21:42 -
Army veteran makes sacrifice a second time
A military veteran who helped battle the 1998 Yangtze floods in Hubei is again making sacrifices to put safety in the province first. As a railway signalman, he has remained at his post for a month in Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak.
2020-02-27 13:44 -
China's lunar rover unveils underground secrets on far side of moon
China's lunar rover Yutu 2 has helped scientists unveil the secrets buried deep under the surface on the far side of the moon, enriching human's understanding about the history of celestial collision and volcanic activities and shedding new light on the geological evolution on the moon.
2020-02-27 14:41 -
PLA offers free life insurance for medics fighting COVID-19
In coordination with relevant financial institutions, the JLSF under China's CMC will provide free life insurance for the military medical personnel fighting in the frontline of COVID-19 prevention and control.
2020-02-26 20:53 -
Chinese peacekeepers to Mali awarded UN Peace Medals of Honor
All the 413 members of the 7th Chinese peacekeeping force to Mali were awarded the United Nations Peace Medals of Honor on February 25.
2020-02-26 19:18 -
Y-20 aircraft tanker's variant to debut soon, AEW variant to follow: Air Force officer
China's long-expected aerial tanker variant of the domestically developed Y-20 large transport aircraft will make its debut to the general public soon, and an AEW variant is also under development, making the Y-20 and its variants the pillars of the Chinese Air Force's strategic capabilities.
2020-02-26 00:00 -
Novel coronavirus NAT lab improves epidemic diagnosis in Huoshenshan Hospital
The newly-built novel coronavirus nucleic acid testing lab in Huoshenshan Hospital was officially put into operation on February 24. The lab can handle more than 200 samples on a daily basis and will significantly improve the turnover rate of patients in the hospital.
2020-02-25 19:21 -
Militiaman drives truckload of supplies to ensure front line necessities
Diapers are necessary for medics working on the front line, the group tries their best to ensure all resources get to the medics, said Mao Hongshan, office director of the leading group of Epidemic Prevention and Control of Hubei Military Region.
2020-02-26 00:05 -
Military tightens civilian regulations
The Central Military Commission, China's top military authority, recently published a document tightening rules governing the connections military personnel have with nonmilitary organizations and civilians.
2020-02-25 09:11 -
PLA participates in Cobra Gold-2020 military exercise in Thailand
Chinese troops participating in Cobra Gold-2020 joint military exercise left Kunming in southwest China by a transport aircraft of the PLA Air Force and arrived at U-Tapao Airport, Thailand on February 23.
2020-02-24 19:38 -
China participates in largest joint military exercise in Southeast Asia
The Chinese military has arrived in Thailand and will participate in the 2020 Cobra Gold multilateral joint military drills, the largest joint military exercise in Southeast Asia which will be led by Thailand and the US, starting Tuesday.
2020-02-25 00:19 -
Chinese Army to procure 1.4 million body armor units in 2 years
According to the 2019 edition of China's defense white paper, the PLA has about two million personnel, and the PLA Army is only a part of it, meaning every frontline army soldier could get one of these armor suits, with extra in reserve, analysts said.
2020-02-24 00:29 -
Two sessions put on hold amid outbreak
China's top legislative and political advisory bodies have decided to postpone this year's two sessions, which customarily begin in early March, as the nation focuses on fighting the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak.
2020-02-25 15:07 -
China's military manufacturing unlikely impacted by semiconductor ban
Insiders said that the restriction will unlikely hinder development of China's military manufacturing, but will only further promote the country's independent efforts in the sector.
2020-02-25 00:24 -
UN chief praises China's contribution to global fight against COVID-19
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday praised China's contribution to the global fight against COVID-19, noting that the Chinese are making efforts for humanity.
2020-02-25 15:01 -
Military hospital gives remote technical support to battlefront medics
Medical professionals from a Beijing-based military hospital have used the 5G technology to provide technical support to their counterparts attending to COVID-19 patients in Wuhan.
2020-02-23 16:46 -
Blood donations continue amid outbreak
Over 350 police officers of the Xinjiang Division of the Chinese People‘s Armed Police voluntarily donated blood on Saturday as supplies fell in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
2020-02-24 00:26 -
Xi urges solid, meticulous epidemic prevention, control
Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday called for firm, solid and meticulous efforts in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic.
2020-02-24 00:36 -
China's virus containment wins praise
Confronted with an "unprecedented" outbreak of the novel coronavirus, China has done a "remarkable" job in limiting the spread of the disease, said leading experts in the US.
2020-02-22 00:52 -
Intensive missions signal Chinese Air Force's transformation into strategic force
The Chinese Air Force conducted three major missions in February, namely combat readiness patrols around Taiwan, large-scale medical deliveries to Wuhan and flight performances in Singapore, which is an initial indication that the service is on track to become a strategic force this year.
2020-02-21 00:57 -
Chinese peacekeepers participate in UNIFIL air rescue drill in Lebanon
The Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon participated in an emergency rescue drill conducted by the UNIFIL on February 18, the first involvement of the contingent in such an air rescue drill of UNIFIL.
2020-02-21 21:29 -
"I love China": Afghan military doctor sends anti-epidemic materials to China
A special parcel was sent to the Army Medical University of the PLA from overseas on February 16, 2020. Inside the bundled-up package, there are 750 neatly packed face masks and a national flag of Afghanistan.
2020-02-21 18:09 -
ASEAN defense ministers speak highly of China's efforts against COVID-19 outbreak
The ASEAN defense ministers' informal meeting was held in Hanoi on February 19，2020. The defense ministers of the participating countries issued a joint statement and emphasized the need for ASEAN countries to strengthen cooperation in response to the epidemic.
2020-02-20 19:57 -
China to regulate management of overseas martyr memorial facilities
China has issued a guideline on the protection and management of overseas facilities commemorating martyrs, according to the MVA.
2020-02-20 00:45 -
China launches 4 new technology experiment satellites
China sent four new technology experiment satellites into planned orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province Thursday.
2020-02-20 08:59 -
Two more military-led hospitals put into use in virus-hit Wuhan
Two more hospitals under the control of military medics have been put into use Wednesday in the city of Wuhan, capital of Hubei province and the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-02-19 23:26 -
France to deploy additional forces in Sahel, reflecting grim anti-terror situation in Africa
France's top ally outside Europe on the anti-terror front is the US. But with its own strategic priority, US isn’t someone that Paris can count on completely even though counter terrorism is in their interests.
2020-02-20 19:16 -
Chinese military adopts new rules against cybersecurity risks
The Chinese military will adopt a new regulation on confidentiality in a move to better manage cybersecurity risks amid the increasingly intense strategic games between China and the US, experts said on Wednesday.
2020-02-19 21:11 -
New martyrs in virus battle
On Monday, the Ministry of Veteran Affairs and the CMC jointly issued a notice saying medical and other staff members who succumb to infection in the fight against the novel coronavirus should be given the title of "martyr" if they fulfill the requirements.
2020-02-19 18:44 -
PLA air force fulfills consecutive challenging airlift operations
Eight transport aircraft attached to the air force of the PLA successfully transported the fourth batch of medical staff and supplies to Hubei Province on February 17，2020.
2020-02-18 23:04 -
Chinese peacekeepers to S. Sudan (Juba) complete long-distance armed escort mission
The 6th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) successfully completed an armed escort mission for supplies transport from Juba to Gok Machar on February 15.
2020-02-19 15:10 -
Chinese arms companies race to keep up with production schedule delayed by virus outbreak
While the virus may have an impact on China's weapons and equipment programs, it will be short-term, as the outbreak is expected to only last for a few months at worst.
2020-02-18 21:01 -
Naval drills enhance ability in Pacific Ocean
A warship fleet of the Chinese PLA Navy recently conducted an air defense exercise in the far seas of the Pacific Ocean, a move experts said on Monday showed the Navy's high capability in the Pacific waters.
2020-02-18 20:54 -
China issues notice on honoring personnel deceased against the COVID-19 outbreak
Recently，the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Political Work Department of the CMC jointly issued a notice on honoring personnel who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) outbreaks.
2020-02-18 21:50 -
China to honor personnel deceased in epidemic control as "martyrs"
China has announced a plan to honor medical workers and other personnel who died fighting the novel coronavirus epidemic as martyrs.
2020-02-18 20:50