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Moments in Motion | Highlights of President Xi's trip to Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Russia and attended the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.

J-16 fighter jets in flight training

J-16 multi-role fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command taxi on the runway during a flight training exercise on April 25, 2025.

Fighter jets take off at twilight

A J-10 fighter jet attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway during a round-the-clock flight training exercise, aiming to test the pilots' cooperative combat capabilities.

Chinese PLA Guard of Honor attends Russia's Victory Day parade

The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) attend a grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.

PLA naval vessels in multi-subject training

Comprehensive supply ship Hulunhu attached to a combat support ship flotilla with the navy under Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command practices astern replenishment-at-sea with guided-missile destroyer Kaifeng during a multi-subject training exercise in late April, 2025.

Chinese, Egyptian pilots join hands in "Eagles of Civilization 2025" joint air force training

The China-Egypt "Eagles of Civilization 2025" joint air force training concluded at an Egyptian air force base on May 4, 2025. Photo shows Chinese and Egyptian pilots walking side by side.

World Smile Day in Chinese Peacekeeping Camp

May 8th marks the World Smile Day, a global festival established by the World Mental Health Organization in 1948 to celebrate the human expression. Smile is universal, so is peace. Check out these smiling moments from Chinese peacekeepers.

Helicopters in 24-hour flight mission

A helicopter pilot assigned to an army aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army prepares to depart for a mission during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on April 16, 2025.

Rehearsal for Victory Day military parade held in Moscow

The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) participate in a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, in Moscow, Russia, May 3, 2025.

Submarine sails in silence

A submarine attached to a flotilla with the navy under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command steams towards the designated area during a maritime training exercise on April 8, 2025.

Top Stories

Xi to attend opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing on May 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday.
China releases white paper on national security

China's State Council Information Office on Monday released a white paper on the country's national security in the new era.
Navigation warning: Military activities being conducted in Beibu Bay, Bohai Strait and Yellow Sea

According to a navigation warning notice released by China's Zhanjiang Maritime Safety Administration, from May 12 to May 14, military exercises will be held daily from 06:00 to 20:00 in certain waters of Beibu Bay.
47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes PLAN's 1661st escort mission

The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completed the Chinese PLA Navy's 1661st escort mission on May 4, local time.
African military officers visit Chinese PLA National University of Defense Technology

From May 9 to 11, nearly 100 young and middle-aged military officers from over 40 African countries visited the Chinese PLA National University of Defense Technology and had exchanges with Chinese young military cadets.
Air Force rebuffs Pakistan supplies claim

The People's Liberation Army Air Force denied on Sunday it had used a Xi'an Y-20 military transportation aircraft to take supplies to Pakistan.
China launches new remote sensing satellites

China sent a remote sensing satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.
China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft completes crosswind flight tests

China's independently developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed all compliance flight tests in the ground takeoff and landing in crosswind conditions, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Chinese naval frigate Xuchang holds open ship day, deck reception activities in Singapore

The International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 kicked off at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore on May 6th. The guided-missile frigate Xuchang (Hull 536) and the minesweeper/hunter Chishui (Hull 729) attached to the Chinese PLA Navy participated in this event.
PLA Guard of Honor attends Russian Victory Day parade

The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday participated in a grand parade at the Red Square in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
Chinese PLA honor guard joins Minsk parade marking 80th anniversary of victory in Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War

At the invitation of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense, the PLA honor guard participated in a military parade held Friday in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
Chinese and Cambodian Militaries to Hold "Golden Dragon 2025" Joint Exercise: Defense Spokesperson

"In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the 'Golden Dragon 2025' joint exercise in Cambodia," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.
PLA troops set out for China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2025 joint exercise

Chinese troops participating in the China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2025 joint exercise held a departure ceremony at a military port in south China’s Zhanjiang city on the afternoon of May 8.
PLA Honor Guard set for Red Square parade

The PLA Honor Guard has prepared well to take part in the spectacular military parade that will mark the 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War on Friday in Moscow, Russia, in a demonstration of China's commitment to maintaining world peace.
Chinese, Egyptian air forces hold joint training in Egypt

The Chinese Air Force dispatched aircraft such as J-10C, KJ-500 and YY-20 to participate in a recent joint training with its Egyptian counterpart at an Egyptian air force base, according to a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
PLAN vessels attend IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore

The International Maritime Defense Exhibition Asia 2025 kicked off at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore on May 6. The guided-missile frigate Xuchang and the minesweeper hunter Chishui assigned to the Chinese PLA Navy have arrived at Changi Naval Base for exhibition.

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Moments in Motion | Highlights of President Xi's trip to Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Russia and attended the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.

J-16 fighter jets in flight training

J-16 multi-role fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command taxi on the runway during a flight training exercise on April 25, 2025.

Fighter jets take off at twilight

A J-10 fighter jet attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway during a round-the-clock flight training exercise, aiming to test the pilots' cooperative combat capabilities.

Chinese PLA Guard of Honor attends Russia's Victory Day parade

PLA naval vessels in multi-subject training

Chinese, Egyptian pilots join hands in "Eagles of Civilization 2025" joint air force training

The China-Egypt "Eagles of Civilization 2025" joint air force training concluded at an Egyptian air force base on May 4, 2025. Photo shows Chinese and Egyptian pilots walking side by side.

World Smile Day in Chinese Peacekeeping Camp

Helicopters in 24-hour flight mission

A helicopter pilot assigned to an army aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA 75th Group Army prepares to depart for a mission during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on April 16, 2025.

Rehearsal for Victory Day military parade held in Moscow

Submarine sails in silence

A submarine attached to a flotilla with the navy under the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command steams towards the designated area during a maritime training exercise on April 8, 2025.

Opinions

China, Russia defend victorious outcome of WWII, advance bilateral relations

The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is driven by strong internal momentum and remains unaffected by external interference. Amid proliferating hegemonism, unilateralism, and protectionism, which have severely undermined multilateral free trade rules, the development of practical cooperation between China and Russia is of great significance.

Peace of paramount importance for region

The ceasefire halts the worst fighting in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors, and both New Delhi and Islamabad know it's in neither India's nor Pakistan's interest for the conflict to continue, so it is to be hoped that constructive diplomacy will enable the two sides to appease public ire and draw a line under their current frictions.

Voices

FM spokesperson refutes DPP authorities' "Taiwan independence" fallacy

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Taiwan had never been and never would be a country. "Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future," spokesperson Lin Jian said at a daily press briefing in response to Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' "Taiwan independence" fallacy.

China vows to achieve reunification, counter separatism

The Chinese mainland has the ability to thwart "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference, and is confident in achieving the reunification of the country, said Qiu Kaiming, vice-director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.

China ready to play constructive role in Pakistan-India ceasefire efforts, says FM

China hopes for and supports an early ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and is willing to continue playing a constructive role in this regard, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.

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Exchanges

First Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting wraps up

The inaugural Navigator Meeting of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum wrapped up as the closing ceremony was held at the Huabei Hotel in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.

Exercises

PLA Support Base in Djibouti carries out joint training with Djiboutian military

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Support Base in Djibouti carried out a four-day joint training exercise code-named "Cooperation 2025.04.FAD" with the Djiboutian military from April 27 to 30.

Weaponry Equipment

China's first Type 054B frigate Luohe commissioned

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning in a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.

Other

PLA Honor Guard set for Red Square parade

The PLA Honor Guard has prepared well to take part in the spectacular military parade that will mark the 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War on Friday in Moscow, Russia, in a demonstration of China's commitment to maintaining world peace.

MOOTW

Chinese military will deepen and expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations: Defense Spokesperson

"Chinese military will continue to deepen and expand its participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations, and contribute more to the implementation of the Global Security Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," said a Chinese defense spokesperson.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon provide humanitarian medical assistance to local people

Recently, the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Level One Plus Hospital to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon conducted a medical outreach at a village in its mission area to provide free medical service to the local villagers.

UNMISS speaks highly of Chinese peacekeepers' combat readiness

The 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was highly praised for excellent performance in various capability indicators during a comprehensive drill and assessment.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon help South Korean counterparts neutralize expired high explosive ammunition

Recently, the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL dispatched an EOD team to help the South Korean peacekeeping troops neutralize expired high explosive ammunition.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts training in Gulf of Aden

The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducted training in the Gulf of Aden on February 19.

47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes multiple escort tasks

Early in the morning on Tuesday, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce completed its 1,658th escort task, safely escorting a merchant ship "Tianqi" to the designated waters.

Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark meets 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in Gulf of Aden

The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, which is on the Mission Harmony-2024, met with the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce in the Gulf of Aden while it was heading to Sri Lanka at around 7 p.m. on December 15, local time.

46th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts joint maritime training with Egyptian Navy

The guided-missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the comprehensive supply ship Honghu attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce wrapped up their five-day goodwill visit to Egypt and departed from the Port of Alexandria on Monday morning.

Chinese military continues rescue efforts in area hit by landslides

Since the outbreak of the disaster, the rescue troops from the Chinese PLA, the PAP Force and the militias have been fighting in the frontline to conduct search and rescue operations.

PAP Soldiers Rush to Rescue in Landslide-hit Village

Soldiers assigned to the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Sichuan Corps have rushed to the affected area to undertake on-site rescue operations.

Chinese Disaster Relief Troops Provide Hot Meals for Quake-affected People

At present, the post-disaster reconstruction is proceeding in an orderly manner. The disaster relief troops of Chinese military are carrying out debris removal, prefabricated house construction, medical tours and psychological consultation in the disaster-affected areas.

Chinese military helicopters transfer severely injured young man

PubuKelsang, a 26-year-old villager from Gabu Village, didn't take it seriously when he got injured in his right eye due to the aftershocks of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Xigaze City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7.

China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise concludes

The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise returned to China by two Y-20 transport aircraft on December 14, local time.

China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes

China and Singapore have successfully concluded here the fifth edition of a bilateral training exercise at the Jurong Camp.

Great Wall- 2022 International Forum on Counter-terrorism kicks off in Beijing

The "Great Wall-2022" International Forum on Counter-terrorism sponsored by the Chinese People's Armed Police Force kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing. The forum, combining both on-line and off-line meetings, will conclude on August 31.

Int'l counter-terrorism forum "Great Wall-2022" to be held in Beijing

"Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) is to host the International Forum on Counter-terrorism 'Great Wall-2022' in Beijing from August 30 to 31," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Features

China's key role in WWII overlooked

China's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II was a major contribution to the victory achieved by the Allied forces led by the United States, the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom. Yet 80 years after the end of the brutal war, China's role still remains poorly understood in the West, said Rana Mitter, a British historian and the author of the book Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945.

Main Eastern battlefield vital in WWII victory

The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War this year has boosted Chinese people's pride for resisting the main forces of militarist Japan, playing a decisive role in the ultimate defeat of the fascist Japanese aggressors. The Asian battlefield played an equally important role as the European one in the war.

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Armed Forces

Int'l Media_{on China}

Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking 'Enemy Submarines' in Joint Drills

Russia's Ministry of Defense has published video footage of the Russian and Chinese joint naval exercises during the third maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.

Int'l Militaries_{on China}

Russian President meets with Chinese CMC Vice Chairman

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the visiting Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) General Zhang Youxia in Moscow on November 8, local time.

World Military News

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings relief as guns fall silent

India, Pakistan agree to observe ceasefire

India launches missile, drone strikes across Pakistani cities, fires at international border

Canada, Denmark to strengthen defence

World Military Analysis

Uncertainty looms over US-Iran nuclear talks

The path of military threats and maximum pressure offers no resolution. Genuine political will and engagement in dialogue and negotiation are the proper course. However, the demand of the US for denuclearization directly contradicts Iran's insistence on sovereignty.

Why are the U.S. and Iran talking in Oman and what's at stake?

While U.S. President Donald Trump describes the engagement as a "direct" dialogue, Iran insists it will be an "indirect" negotiation, mediated through third parties. Here's what we know and what remains uncertain.