China to optimize reserve forces structure for future combat need: spokesperson

China will reduce the number of ground reserve troops and increase the size of reserve forces belonging to other services and arms, a military spokesperson said Wednesday.

Chinese military steps up training under regular epidemic control

The Chinese military has stepped up training under regular epidemic prevention and control measures, a military spokesperson said Wednesday.

Chinese military conducts high-altitude training: spokesperson

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Tibet Military Command recently held an exercise in a high-elevation region, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

China firmly opposes US deploying intermediate-range missiles in Asia Pacific region: Defense spokesperson

China is firmly opposed to the US deploying intermediate-range missiles in the Asian-Pacific region, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at the regular press conference on the afternoon of June 24.

Chinese military demands Indian border troops stop infringing and provocative actions

Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, made a statement on Tuesday over the clashes between Chinese and Indian border troops in the Galvan Valley area.

China slams US warship' illegal intrusion into China's territorial waters off Xisha Islands

A US guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin trespassed into Chinese territorial waters off the Xisha Islands without China's permission on May 28. The Southern Theater Command of the PLA organized naval and air forces to conduct whole-process monitoring and verification on the US warship and warned off it.

Chinese military slams US repeated provocative acts in South China Sea

A US guided-missile destroyer USS Barry trespassed into Chinese territorial waters off the Xisha Islands without permission on April 28.

Chinese aircraft carrier task group conducts regular training in South China Sea

The task group of Chinese PLA Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning recently sailed through the Miyako Strait and Bashi Channel and headed toward the relevant waters of South China Sea for training, according to a written statement by the PLA Navy Spokesperson Senior Captain Gao Xiucheng on April 13.

China-India commander-level talks make progress: spokesperson

Chinese and Indian military commanders on Tuesday held the third round talks, and made progress on deescalating the situation along the border, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

China: National security law for HKSAR a 'guarantee' for prosperity

According to Zhao, the legislation is an important step to fully uphold and improve the institutional framework of the "One Country, Two Systems" and safeguard the long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong.

U.S. accusations in arms control report "absurd": Chinese spokesperson

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday the accusations against China made in a latest U.S. report on arms control are "as absurd as the thief calling others thieves."

China urges India to implement consensus to restore peace in border areas

China hopes India can strictly observe and implement the consensus reached with China, work with China and take real actions to restore peace and stability in the border areas, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Wednesday.

PLA garrison in Hong Kong says to firmly support implementation of national security law in HKSAR

The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese PLA said on Wednesday it firmly supports the promulgation and implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR.

Chinese Amb: Arms control and disarmament must be based on good promises

This is another landmark measure for China in supporting multilateralism and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, which will surely have a positive impact on further enhancing the ATT's universality and effectiveness.

China to join Arms Trade Treaty, supports multilateralism: Chinese ambassador

Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Disarmament Affairs Li Song stressed that the cause of arms control in the new era must be built on the basis of adhering to commitments.

Liaison Office director: Security law a 'guardian' for HK residents

The promulgation of the Law of the PRC on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR marks a significant turning point for Hong Kong and a milestone for the practice of "one country, two systems," said Luo Huining.