Features
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Prestigious soldiers who guard the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse
On Jan. 30, the TV channel of 81.cn, the website of the People's Liberation Army, released a video unveiling the demeanor of soldiers who guard the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
2018-02-02 -
Chinese quake survivor searches for his savior online
The video of a quake survivor searching for the army officer who saved his life 10 years ago has attracted a lot of attention on China's social media.
2018-01-30 -
Major joint exercises between Chinese and foreign militaries in 2017
In today's world, joint training exercises have become an increasingly popular style of international military cooperation. Let's take a look at those major joint training exercises between Chinese and foreign militaries in 2017.
2018-01-15 -
Daughter of Chinese astronaut recalls Shenzhou-7 mission, false fire alarm
Her father was fascinated by space and a huge fan of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, and Neil Armstrong, the first to walk on the moon, when he was a middle school student. He signed up for the PLA astronaut program without hesitation.
2018-01-14 -
PLA's island encirclement patrols around Taiwan not news anymore
As noted by Chinese air force spokesman Senior Colonel Shen Jinke, the PLAAF flies over the island chain, controls the East China Sea, conducts combat patrols over the South China Sea, speeds up development of high-tech weapons and equipment, and promotes the strategic transformation of the Air Force from a quantitative to a qualitative mode.
2018-01-12 -
Features of Chinese military recruits born after 2000
Camp instructor Mao Shichao told the reporter that "Post-2000s" military recruits have strong senses of independent thinking and distinctive personalities. They grasp content that interests them particularly fast, but if they are not interested they don't care too much. They like to explore the reason for things before doing them.
2018-01-10 -
Oceangoing voyage with Romanian sail training ship
A cadets from the PLA Naval University of Engineering shared with classmates his stories of spending three months on the Romanian Navy's sail training ship "Mircea" for an oceangoing visit mission to seven countries on the New Year's Day of 2018.
2018-01-09 -
Hong Kong girl writes "love letter" to PLA
In the summer of 2017, as Hong Kong marked the 20th anniversary of return to the motherland, a Hong Kong girl wrote a letter to the officers and soldiers of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison.
2018-01-03 -
Deadly relics: "Mine village" on China-Vietnam border
We followed the minesweeping troops, recorded the living status of those people who sought food in the mine area, and witnessed the difficult conditions faced by the Yunnan minesweeping squadron under the army of the PLA Southern Theater Command. We look forward to the peaceful life here after the operation.
2017-12-13 -
Polished military unit guards the heart of republic
As political commissar of the 10th detachment of the Beijing division of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Wang Jianhua is fully aware of the importance of his job. He is in charge of security around Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city square and the geographic and symbolic center of Beijing.
2017-11-23 -
Board a naval ship for health: China's Peace Ark treats hundreds in Tanzania
On a cloudy Tuesday Afternoon, Susan Emmanuel Mahaligewi, a mother of four children, walked out of the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark wearing a broad smile.
2017-11-23 -
Chinese peacekeepers bring joy, solace to DRC orphans at SOS village
For the past 12 years, Chinese peacekeepers have been providing assistance to the SOS Children's Village in the city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
2017-11-21 -
Seriousness, fun in joint military exercises
It's a rare moment when you hear US soldiers shout commands in Chinese, and vice versa.
2017-11-21 -
Safeguarding world peace demonstrates China's commitment to be a responsible major country
China is always a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a protector of international order. The Chinese military is always a firm force for preserving world peace.
2017-10-19 -
Chinese college girl's one-year peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
A Chinese college student has completed a one-year peacekeeping mission in South Sudan this year with one of the 13 female infantry squads, which is carrying out humanitarian relief and protecting the rights of women and children.
2017-10-16 -
Rules for opening military camps bring aircraft carrier visit near
Considering that aircraft carrier Liaoning already held an Open Day activity in Hong Kong, military fans can expect to get on the aircraft carrier in the near future.
2017-10-13 -
In-depth analysis on China-US military ties by Maj. Gen. Yao
Major General Yao Yunzhu, female former director of the China-US Defense Relation Center at the PLA Academy of Military Sciences, accepted interview and gave an in-depth analysis of the China-US relation against the background that China is earnestly strengthening its military.
2017-10-12 -
China backbone force in UN peace operations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday told a Security Council high-level meeting on UN peacekeeping that China has been a staunch supporter of UN peace operations.
2017-09-21 -
Grassroots delegate: A soldier from the PLA Rocket Force
Zhu Hongjun, an operator of the Rocket Force, is one of the 253 delegates elected from the PLA to take part in the upcoming 19th CPC National Congress. Serving the army for 17 years, Zhu has won numerous honors and titles, such as the first class sergeant of the army, top 10 squad head of the Rocket Force and top 10 excellent sergeant of the rocket force.
2017-09-18 -
Australian army lauds "courage" of Chinese soldiers during joint training exercises
The Australian Army has heralded the "courage" of Chinese soldiers, after a six-day trilateral training mission that also included the United States wrapped up in Cairns, Australia.
2017-08-31 -
In-depth: A close look at Chinese airborne troops
After over 60 years of development, the Chinese airborne troops have evolved from "one parachute and one gun per soldier" when it was first established into an " combined air force corps" featuring multiple services, full-time all-domain operation, and the capability of massive airdrop of heavy-duty equipment.
2017-08-30 -
Chinese naval hospital ship brings free medical services to Djibouti's villagers
With local patients packed with a temporary clinic in the midst of Djibouti's humid weather, sweats dropped down from the foreheads of Chinese doctors, who were carefully treating villagers through traditional Chinese medicine and modern therapy.
2017-08-30 -
China-India border tensions drive fear into Bhutanese town
India's military presence has been lurking in Bhutan's westernmost town of Haa for over half a century. The current Doklam tensions have started to affect local people's lives as worries spread.
2017-08-28 -
PLA soldiers work around clock to clean up Macao streets
The second night after typhoon Hato struck Macao on Wednesday, the rumbling districts in the west coast of Macao peninsular became quiet again as residents all fell asleep after one day's work in cleaning up the mess in the streets.
2017-08-26 -
Chinese-Americans push for recognition of veterans' sacrifices during wartime
A new project aims to build a database to acknowledge and honor Sino-US World War II combatants, as Dong Leshuo reports from Washington. They are dying almost every day, and Ed Gor is trying to find them before they do.
2017-08-25 -
How to make a Chinese carrier-based fighter pilot
A pilot has to be mentally and physically strong, possess extraordinary flying skills and strong political belief, and be fully dedicated to his career, Zhang Hongtao, from the PLA Navy, said.
2017-08-24 -
Chinese "blue helmets" pave peace paths along Lebanon-Israel border
Lebanon and Israel still have deep conflicts, and peace is still far away here, but no matter how long the journey is, one will always get to the destination as long as he or she keeps going. Chinese "blue helmets" are here for peace, and they will stand resolute and firm to keep peace.
2017-08-17 -
CPC strives to better itself
As the 96-year-old CPC prepares to hold its 19th national congress later this year, the world is watching how the long-ruling party will remain vigorous in the future.
2017-08-17 -
PLA plays to its strengths in war games
China's Ground Force excels in events testing air defenses, driving and maintenance in battlefield conditions in Korla of China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
2017-08-14 -
WWII U.S. veterans recount victory over Japan
"China's contributions to WWII are undervalued," Dahl said. Throughout WWII, China was a major battlefield in the fight against the Japanese fascist invasion and the major Asian battlefield in the war against fascists worldwide. By the time of the Japanese surrender in 1945, around 35 million Chinese military personnel and civilians had lost their lives or got wounded.
2017-08-15 -
Military's public face hangs up flack jacket
Senior Colonel Yang Yujun, who officially retired as a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday, often peppered his briefings with humor and internet buzzwords.
2017-08-10 -
Chinese PLA "Peace Train" medical team brings experience, technology, friendship to Laos
In recent years, the Chinese military has sent medical units to Haiti, Nepal and Pakistan for disaster relief after earthquakes, floods, and other medical security tasks. In addition, more than 100 groups of experts have also been sent to Laos, Zambia and other Asian and African countries to carry out medical aid.
2017-08-08 -
Nation opens logistical base in Africa
China's first overseas logistical base began operations on Tuesday, the same day as the 90th birthday of the People's Liberation Army.
2017-08-02 -
China Focus: PLA 90th anniversary exhibition inspires young and old
Marking the 90th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on Aug. 1, a major exhibition was launched Friday, attracting people from all walks of life.
2017-07-27 -
Spotlight: Chinese peacekeeping missions applauded by int'l community
The contribution of China's "blue helmets" has earned applause and respect from the international community.
2017-07-28 -
Friends and allies in war and peace
Former Flying Tiger pilot Jay Vinyard visits a memorial park dedicated to the American Volunteer Group in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in 2015.
2017-07-13 -
The conflict that changed China
The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) ravaged the land, but also united the Chinese, irrespective of political affiliation.
2017-07-07 -
PLA Hong Kong garrison: "A stabilizer in Hong Kong"
In the past 20 years, they have secured a firm footing here through unremitting and concrete efforts, and have been recognized as a strong and civilized force in Hong Kong, becoming a "stabilizer" that protects the prosperity and stability of the SAR.
2017-07-04 -
Rocket Force more versatile
The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force has become more versatile as its missiles have become "smaller, more powerful and more accurate", the force said recently.
2017-06-21 -
PLA HK Garrison wins hearts and minds
The PLA Hong Kong Garrison has been well-trained, disciplined and civilized during its 20 years in Hong Kong, playing a positive role in safeguarding the city's stability, said Lieutenant General Tan Benhong, the garrison commander.
2017-06-21