Ministry of National Defense
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U.S. warship entering China's territorial waters "a grave offence": spokesperson
China resolutely opposed the illegal entry of a U.S. missile destroyer into China's territorial waters off the Xisha Islands, calling it "a serious offence," a military spokesperson said Monday.
2017-07-03 -
India urged to correct mistake immediately: spokesperson
China has urged India to immediately correct its mistake and withdraw border troops that illegally entered Chinese territory, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
2017-06-29 -
Chinese aircraft carrier formation to mark 20th anniversary of PLA's stationing in HKSAR
A flotilla including aircraft carrier Liaoning will visit the HKSAR to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the PLA being stationed in the HKSAR, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
2017-06-29 -
China-U.S. militaries have far more agreements than differences
There are far more agreements than differences in the relations between the Chinese and U.S. militaries, Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
2017-06-29 -
China's new destroyer to protect world peace
China's new destroyer is committed to world peace and stability, and will take on more responsibilities in international operations, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
2017-06-29 -
China slams Indian troops' provocation on border
Indian troops recently crossed the border with China in an attempt to block a road construction in Donglang(Doklam) area by the Chinese side, China's defense ministry confirmed on Monday.
2017-06-27 -
US activities in South China Sea under surveillance: Defense Ministry
China always remains vigilant and keeps effective surveillance over the military activities of the related countries in the South China Sea, China's defense ministry announced in a statement on Friday, referring to the US B-1B's flying over the South China Sea on June 8.
2017-06-09 -
Ministry: US report on Chinese military pure speculation
The Ministry of Defense has accused the US of speculation over China's military development, playing up the so-called China threat, and disrupting cross-Straits relations.
2017-06-09 -
China is firmly opposed to Pentagon report on Chinese military
China is firmly opposed to the annual US Defense Department report that hyped the “China threat theory”, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's MND on Wednesday.
2017-06-08 -
China refutes Indian media allegation of PLA choppers' invading Indian airspace
China's Ministry of National Defense refuted Monday Indian media's report which alleged that a Chinese military helicopter invaded Indian airspace.
2017-06-06 -
Chinese jets' intercept of US surveillance plane "professional and safe": Defense Ministry
China's defense ministry said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets' intercept of a US P-3 "Orion" surveillance plane over the South China Sea on Thursday was "professional and safe".
2017-05-28 -
National defense students enrollment policy switches to embracing more college graduates
The Chinese military will reform its national defense student enrollment system to absorb more young talented people to join the army, the Defense Ministry said Friday.
2017-05-26 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference On May 25
The misconduct of the US military will only motivate the Chinese military to strengthen its capabilities and to defend its national sovereignty and security in a more resolute manner.
2017-05-26 -
Defense Ministry warns against US warship in South China Sea
The Chinese navy deployed two missile frigates on Thursday to expel a US Navy warship sailing close to China's Nansha Islands without permission, a Ministry of Defense spokesman said.
2017-05-25 -
"No-fly zone in South China Sea" a fabrication
The deployment of armaments on southern China's Hainan Island is within the country's sovereign right and the so-called no-fly zone is entirely fabricated by Japanese media.
2017-05-25 -
China stresses B&R Initiative has no military or geo-strategic aims
The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China has no military or geo-strategic intentions, according to defense spokesperson.
2017-05-25 -
China and Myanmar's navies conduct joint drill
Chinese navy ships are visiting Myanmar and will conduct communications, search and rescue, and other joint exercises with the Myanmar navy, China's defense ministry said on Saturday.
2017-05-21 -
China rejects U.S. aircraft surveillance over Yellow Sea: Defense Ministry
China's defense ministry on Friday rejected US accusation on China's "unprofessional" intercept of a US reconnaissance aircraft over the Yellow Sea and urged the US to stop such activities.
2017-05-20 -
Defense ministry: China hands over 3 suspected pirates to Somalia
China handed over three suspected pirates captured in an rescue operation on a Tuvaluan cargo ship hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden to the authorities in Somalia on May 5, said the Information Bureau of China's MND on Thursday.
2017-05-11 -
Defense Ministry: PLA Rocket Force test-fires new-type missile weapons
The PLA Rocket Force recently conducted an operational test for its new-type missile weapons in waters of the Bohai Sea and achieved the expected results, said China's defense ministry on Tuesday.
2017-05-09 -
China eyes better military relations with the U.S.: spokesman
China is willing to work with the United States to constructively manage risks and properly handle disagreements in order to propel mutual trust and seek more progress in promoting ties between the militaries, a Chinese defense ministry spokesman said Thursday.
2017-04-28 -
China to participate in Russia military games
The Chinese army will take part in international military games hosted by Russia from July 29 to August 12, said Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun on Thursday.
2017-04-27 -
China voices opposition to THAAD deployment, vows military training
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said Thursday that China resolutely opposes the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile defence system, pledging to continue real combat-oriented military training and drills to safeguard national security.
2017-04-27 -
China to continue escort mission against pirate threats
The Chinese PLA Navy will continue escort missions, a long-term task, Yang Yujun, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said at a press briefing on Thursday.
2017-04-27 -
China to regroup PLA Army
The Central Military Commission has decided to reorganize the Army of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said Thursday.
2017-04-27 -
Chinese forces in normal training along China-DPRK border
Chinese forces are keeping their standard operational readiness and conducting normal training along the border between China and the DPRK.
2017-04-21 -
Defense Ministry: China-DPRK border deployment reports pure fabrication
"The reports that China has sent 150,000 more soldiers to its border with the DPRK are purely fabricated", said the Information Bureau of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday.
2017-04-13 -
Second carrier nears launch
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier is being outfitted with equipment and the work is progressing smoothly, Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.
2017-03-31 -
Defense Ministry's regular press conference on March 30
The Chinese military’s opposition to the deployment of the THAAD system will definitely not stay on words only.
2017-03-31 -
Chinese military serious about opposing THAAD deployment: spokesperson
The Chinese military is opposed to the deployment of THAAD anti-missile system in the Republic of Korea, and it is "absolutely not just saying it," said Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
2017-03-30 -
China-U.S. military relations developing steadily: spokesman
Relations between the Chinese and U.S. militaries have been developing steadily this year, said Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
2017-03-30 -
China responds to rumored Marine Corps expansion
The expansion of the PLA Navy's Marine Corps relates to the reform of the Chinese military, which is being implemented steadily and more detailed information will be released in due time.
2017-03-15 -
Beijing seeks 'positive energy' in South China Sea
China urges countries outside of the South China Sea region to stop stirring threats of war and tension in the region, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
2017-02-24 -
China strongly opposes ROK's deployment of THAAD
China's military on Thursday voiced strong objections to the ROK's deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, the THAAD.
2017-02-23 -
China says its trial launch of DF-5C missile normal
It is normal for China to carry out scheduled scientific research and tests within the Chinese territory and the tests don't target any specific country or object, China's Defense Ministry said on Feb. 3 in a written statement.
2017-02-06 -
China opposes Japan's possible exercise for 'Taiwan Strait conflicts'
An official from the Chinese Defense Ministry who demanded anonymity said on Thursday that if the information were true, it would seriously sabotage the China-Japan relations, especially their defense relations.
2017-01-20 -
Ministry of National Defense confirms submarine stopover in Malaysia
The information office of China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed on Jan. 7 a stopover in Malaysia by a Chinese submarine.
2017-01-09 -
China refutes US media's cyber-espionage accusation
China's defense ministry on Friday described the recent US media's cyber-espionage accusation as "groundless and bad act of smearing China."
2017-01-07 -
China's high-ranking military officer under probe for graft
Wang Jianping, deputy chief of staff with the Joint Staff Department under the Central Military Commission, has been put under investigation for being suspected of taking bribes, Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said Thursday.
2016-12-29 -
Chinese military to join int'l army games in Russia
China's armed forces will take part in the 2017 International Army Games, hosted by Russia, Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said at a press conference Thursday.
2016-12-29