Opinions
-
Experts: It's of little effect for US to gang up allies and stir up the South China Sea
The South China Sea issue should be solved by parties concerned through consultation, and countries outside the region, including the US, have no right to intervene, nor should incite other countries to do so. Otherwise, such behaviors will only make the situation of the region more severe and complicated.
2019-05-20 -
China is happy to see improved US and Russia relations
Beijing is truly happy to see the improvement of U.S.-Russia relations and we are very confident when we say this.
2019-05-16 -
Can the US drive a wedge between Russia and China?
It's true that Beijing would like to see better relations between the US and Russia. We are very confident when we say this.
2019-05-17 -
The U.S. cannot afford war against Iran, but it likes to play intimidation
We believe that the U.S. attitude towards Iran is strongly upsetting Pyongyang, leaving the latter to think about the reason why the U.S. constantly waves its military fists to Iran and now even plans to send 120,000 troops to the Middle East.
2019-05-15 -
Taiwan Act weakens China-US mutual trust
The US House of Representatives on May 7 passed the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 and House Resolution 273 which reaffirmed the US commitment to the island of Taiwan and the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.
2019-05-14 -
Taiwan Assurance Act only further erodes U.S. credibility and legitimacy
As the overall China-U.S. relationship is being tested in unprecedented ways, the recent passage of the Taiwan Assurance Act by the House of Representatives only serves to further strain this relationship while also threatening regional peace and stability.
2019-05-13 -
U.S. official's "clash of civilizations" worldview rejected as misleading, harmful
The recent public invoking of "clash of civilizations" worldview by a high-ranking U.S. diplomat failed to capture the essence of U.S.-China relations and should raise concerns, U.S. experts told Xinhua.
2019-05-13 -
Behind the renewed fighting in Libya
The Libyan National Army (LNA), a military force in the east of the country, advanced on the capital Tripoli on April 4 and had heavy fighting against the Armed Forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA). This round of conflict has deteriorated the situation in Libya, and it is inseparable from the competition and game of external forces.
2019-05-10 -
Taiwan issue no limit U.S. can push
The United States House of Representatives passed the "Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019" and House Resolution 273 reaffirming America's commitment to Taiwan and the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act Tuesday. China firmly opposes these actions by the United States. American politicians must be clear that any move aimed at containing China using the Taiwan issue will reach a dead end.
2019-05-10 -
U.S. move on Taiwan question puts China-U.S. ties in jeopardy
Washington's recent move on the Taiwan question has muscled in on China's sovereignty and internal affairs, and put the bilateral relations in jeopardy.
2019-05-09 -
A "report" that deliberately distorts the facts
The Chinese side hopes the US will abandon its Cold War mentality and the outdated concept of zero-sum game, objectively and rationally view China’s strategic intentions and national defense development, stop issuing such irresponsible “reports” year after year, and instead make contributions to improving military-to-military and state-to-state relations between China and the US, not the other way round.
2019-05-09 -
Taiwan question brooks no external interference
The Taiwan question is a matter of the Chinese themselves, and it should be decided by the Chinese themselves. It brooks no external interference.
2019-05-09 -
U.S. disseminates false information about PLA dominance
U.S. bitterness towards China is progressively sharpening. Every other month, it releases a Beijing-targeted report about growing threats from China, its trade or human rights practices, or any other issue that could blight Chinese national integrity.
2019-05-09 -
US firms won't strengthen Taiwan military: expert
According to the website of the island leader's office, Tsai met with a defense industry delegation from the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) on Monday.
2019-05-08 -
The US's wrong-headed decision to pull out of the nuclear arms treaty
The INF treaty is, in nature, bilateral rather than multilateral. It was a deal between the world's two largest military powers to avoid an endless arms race.
2019-05-07 -
Commentary: 'No Intervention' is the best choice
Recently, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has released the 2019 China military power report, and continued to exaggerate and smear China’s military activities.
2019-05-06 -
Fair view on China scarce in US political arena
Biden's comments on China were opposite to the so-called China threat theory. There are disagreements between Biden and his opponents on China-US relations and on policies toward China. Such disagreements show that the US has not viewed China reasonably and objectively.
2019-05-07 -
Washington hypes up threat theory for its own agenda
A report the United States Department of Defense submitted to Congress on Thursday portrays China's armed forces as a threat to the world order Washington claims to have built.
2019-05-06 -
Indian carrier's fire likely result of lax military regulation: Chinese experts
Chinese military experts on Sunday said that India's military culture cannot keep up with its ambitious weapon and equipment development, which might be the reason behind its aircraft carrier's fatal fire on Friday.
2019-04-29 -
Powerful PLA Navy provides solid foundation for China's peaceful development
China's rise is a fact that cannot be ignored. It is in the common interest of all parties to acknowledge it. China has always been committed to strengthening coordination with all parties, demonstrating that it's not only concerned with its own development, but also cares about the interests and feelings of the others.
2019-04-24 -
Promoting a new international maritime order in the globalized era
The global governance deficit has become a serious challenge facing humanity. International maritime disputes are becoming increasingly complicated, and non-traditional security threats represented by piracy still exist.
2019-04-23 -
Why is Qingdao the best choice to host the 70th anniversary of PLA Navy?
Historically, Qingdao has been closely related to the development of the PLA Navy, as multiple naval units have been born and grown here.
2019-04-22 -
Naval Air Force boosts China's blue-water aspirations
September 25, 2012, was a historic day for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The country's first aircraft carrier, the 74,406-ton Liaoning, started service on that day, marking the beginning of the PLAN's transformation into a blue-water navy.
2019-04-23 -
China's upcoming maritime parade not a muscle show
China's scheduled maritime parade in celebration of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 70th anniversary is a sign of transparency rather than a show of naval prowess, a Chinese military expert said Saturday after foreign media accused China of showing military muscle.
2019-04-21 -
Implications behind PLA warplanes' cruise around Taiwan island
This long-range drill coincides with events to mark the 40th anniversary of the so-called "Taiwan Relations Act" between the US and Taiwan. There are two profound meanings behind the restart ofisland patrols. Firstly, to deter "Taiwan independence". Secondly, to warn the US not to intervene in China's domestic affairs.
2019-04-19 -
Libya's chaos displays western powers' egoism
Fighting has resumed in Libya after the LNA, a military force in the east of the country, advanced on the capital Tripoli on April 4 to fight with the Armed Forces of the GNA.
2019-04-19 -
Russia-China naval cooperation has a great future
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's navy, ships from all over the world will participate in the naval parade in Qingdao. Russia will also send two of its naval ships to take part in the joint maneuvers with the PLA Navy.
2019-04-19 -
US using Taiwan question as ruse to interfere in China's internal affairs
Due to the US‘ stubborn Cold War mentality, China-US relations face severe challenges. The US' policies toward China are aimed at undermining the international environment for China’s rapid development.
2019-04-17 -
Taiwan Act a US 'burden'
The influence of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) is gradually weakening and will become a burden for the US as the Taiwan question will be solved eventually, Chinese mainland analysts said on Wednesday.
2019-04-11 -
Impact of Taiwan Relations Act dwindling
April 10 marks the 40th anniversary of the US' Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), which both the US and the island of Taiwan place great emphasis on.
2019-04-12 -
PLA Daily: US "maximum pressure" increases instability in Middle East
The Iran nuclear deal is an important achievement of multilateralism and an international agreement endorsed by the UN Security Council. It should be fully and effectively implemented because it is conducive to peace and stability in the Middle East, and is also in line with the common interests of all countries.
2019-04-09 -
No need to make fuss if US doesn't send warships to participate in Chinese Navy's 70th anniversary parade
China would not be surprised if the US State Department did make this decision as reported. The US State Department has been smearing China and continuously making some irresponsible and erroneous remarks recently.
2019-04-09 -
Both sides of Taiwan Strait are Chinese territories
The Chinese mainland does not recognize the so-called "median line of the Taiwan Strait", since both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China.
2019-04-03 -
Integrity at core of China's modern military
During the seven years I was the spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, I handled topics related to the country's peaceful development and modernization of its defense capabilities almost on a daily basis.
2019-04-03 -
Taiwan can't gamble on cross-Straits crisis
Taiwan authorities claimed that People's Liberation Army fighter jets crossed the so-called "middle line" of the Taiwan Straits at Sunday noon. Will the Straits situation reach a new stage? Possibly, but not necessarily.
2019-04-02 -
US playing Taiwan card risky
The alleged flight crossing the "middle line" of the Taiwan Straits by two People's Liberation Army fighter jets could be a strong response to "Taiwan independence" forces and the US, who increasingly plays the card of the island to provoke the mainland, analysts said.
2019-04-02 -
Mixed feelings arise as Russiagate investigation wraps up
After 675 days, the Russiagate investigation involving more than 2,800 court summons, over 500 search warrants, and more than 500 witnesses finally came to an end.
2019-03-29 -
US has less cards to play in Taiwan Straits
The US has overestimated its military power's deterrence of the mainland as well as Taiwan's wish to always serve as a US pawn. Washington has also underestimated Beijing's resolve and ability to take countermeasures. It has put itself in a dilemma.
2019-04-03 -
Absence at PLA maritime parade will prevent US from learning about Chinese Navy: experts
Friends and global counterparts of China''s military will not be influenced if US warships do not participate in China's international parade of ships in late April, and the US will lose another opportunity to get to know the Chinese Navy.
2019-04-09 -
Confrontation without war becomes commonplace between US and Russia
Affected by the disputes over the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, the evolution of the European military situation and the changes in the US domestic situation, the military competition between the US and Russia in Europe has been intensified since March.
2019-03-27