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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday afternoon.

Xi stresses building world-class military medical universities

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace the future.

Soldiers build mechanized bridge

Soldiers assigned to an engineering detachment of a brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army assemble a trailer-launched bridge of the REBS for temporary transportation during a bridge-building training exercise on April 14, 2024.

Warships conduct replenishment-at-sea training

The guided-missile frigate Weifang (Hull 550) and the comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) conduct astern replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise on April 3, 2024.

See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission

A see-off ceremony for three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission was held on Thursday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

Fighter-bomber fires at ground targets in training

A fighter-bomber attached to an aviation brigade under the air force of the PLA Northern Theater Command fires at ground targets during a live-fire training exercise on April 8, 2024.

China marks 75th founding anniv. of Chinese PLA Navy

Students perform during an open day event at a port in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2024.

China unveils Shenzhou-18 crew for space station mission

Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

Helicopters ready to land after flight training

Helicopters attached to a brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army get ready to land after a combat flight training exercise in early April, 2024.

Fighter jets take off during round-the-clock training

A fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment of the PLA Air Force takes off from the runway during a round-the-clock training exercise on April 4, 2024.

Top Stories

Xi meets U.S. secretary of state

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday afternoon.
Xi exchanges congratulations with Tanzanian president over 60th anniversary of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday exchanged congratulations with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan over the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Chinese Defense Minister holds talks with Kazakhstan president

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.
Chinese, French militaries establish inter-theater cooperation and dialogue mechanism

This is a vital step in implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state, and will help further deepen mutual trust and cooperation between the two militaries and jointly safeguard regional security and stability.
China Coast Guard holds second high-level meeting with Pakistani counterpart

The CCG and the PMSA held the second high-level meeting in Beijing on April 24.
US-Japan-Philippines joint statement disregards facts and confuses right with wrong: Defense Spokesperson

The US, Japanese, and Philippine governments have all made solemn commitments to China on the Taiwan question. We urge the above-mentioned countries to honor their words, immediately stop interfering in China's internal affairs and undermining regional peace and stability.
"Taiwan contingency" results from US stirring up troubles: Defense Spokesperson

"The Chinese PLA shoulders the sacred duty of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never stand idly by or show any mercy to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities and external connivance and support," stressed the spokesperson.
China, Bangladesh to host joint exercise Golden Friendship-2024: Defense Spokesperson

According to the consensus between Chinese and Bangladeshi militaries, the PLA army will send a team to Bangladesh in the first half of May to hold joint Army exercise codenamed "golden friendship-2024" with the Bangladeshi army.
Military members continue to fight floods on front line

Over the past few days, multiple units assigned to the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command have been fighting on the front line of flood control and disaster relief, making every effort to ensure the safety of the people's lives and property.
Japan should wake up from old dream of militarism at early date: Defense Spokesperson

Japan, as a victim of nuclear explosions, instead of asking the US to conduct nuclear disarmament, chooses to rely on the US's nuclear umbrella and works with the US in the forward deployment of its strategic forces, which undermines regional and global strategic balance and stability.
US deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in Asia-pacific severely threatens regional security: Defense Spokesperson

China firmly opposes the US deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in the Asia-pacific. Our position is clear and consistent.
Chinese defense minister to attend SCO meeting in Kazakhstan

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend the meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of Member States of the SCO in Astana.
19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium concludes in East China

The 19th WPNS concluded Tuesday in the port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province.
PLA Navy celebrates 75th founding anniversary as open day events held across the country

The Chinese PLA Navy held open day events in multiple coastal cities across China around Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding
Military members continue to fight floods on front line

Over the past few days, multiple military units assigned to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command have been fighting on the front line of flood control and disaster relief, making every effort to ensure the safety of the people's lives and property.
Xi sends congratulatory letter to forum on space cooperation with LatAm, Caribbean countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the first China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum.

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Xi meets U.S. secretary of state

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday afternoon.

Xi stresses building world-class military medical universities

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace the future.

Soldiers build mechanized bridge

Warships conduct replenishment-at-sea training

The guided-missile frigate Weifang (Hull 550) and the comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) conduct astern replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise on April 3, 2024.

See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission

Fighter-bomber fires at ground targets in training

A fighter-bomber attached to an aviation brigade under the air force of the PLA Northern Theater Command fires at ground targets during a live-fire training exercise on April 8, 2024.

China marks 75th founding anniv. of Chinese PLA Navy

Students perform during an open day event at a port in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2024.

China unveils Shenzhou-18 crew for space station mission

Helicopters ready to land after flight training

Helicopters attached to a brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army get ready to land after a combat flight training exercise in early April, 2024.

Fighter jets take off during round-the-clock training

A fighter jet attached to an aviation regiment of the PLA Air Force takes off from the runway during a round-the-clock training exercise on April 4, 2024.

Opinions

Philippines strays down dangerous path by breaching "gentleman's agreement" with China

Since it tore up the "gentleman's agreement" with China, the Philippines, instigated by some countries outside the region, has frequently violated China's legitimate rights and interests in the South China Sea, provoked and caused troubles, and spread false information to mislead the international community.

Watch out! The 'Pandora's Box' of Japanese militarism is about to open

Japan has been making frequent, unusual moves recently. It joined the US and the Philippines for their first trilateral summit followed by a statement that devoted a whole paragraph to the South China Sea and gave a hint that Japan might join AUKUS soon.

Voices

China voices concern over Israel's continued airstrikes in Syria

A Chinese envoy on Thursday voiced deep concern over Israel's continued airstrikes in Syria.

Japan should wake up from old dream of militarism at early date: Defense Spokesperson

Japan, as a victim of nuclear explosions, instead of asking the US to conduct nuclear disarmament, chooses to rely on the US's nuclear umbrella and works with the US in the forward deployment of its strategic forces, which undermines regional and global strategic balance and stability.

US deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in Asia-pacific severely threatens regional security: Defense Spokesperson

China firmly opposes the US deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in the Asia-pacific. Our position is clear and consistent.

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Exchanges

Chinese Defense Minister holds talks with Kazakhstan president

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.

Exercises

PLA conducts live-fire air defense exercise on Chinese side of China-Myanmar border

The Southern Theater Command of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized its army and air force troops to conduct a live-fire air defense exercise on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border from April 17.

Weaponry Equipment

China's Z-10ME attack helicopter makes overseas debut at Singapore Airshow

The Z-10ME is a type of medium-sized multirole attack helicopter domestically developed by China with outstanding flight performance, low-air maneuverability, firepower, survivability, ergonomics and reliability.

Other

PLA Hong Kong Garrison participates in Hong Kong Tree Planting Day 2024

More than 200 representatives from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison participated in the Hong Kong Tree Planting Day at Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung District in Hong Kong together with local people on April 20.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers donate humanitarian supplies to primary school in South Sudan (Wau)

Recently, members assigned to the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company and Level-II Hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan headed to a local primary school to donate humanitarian supplies, and imparted health care and rescue skills to the teachers and students there.

Chinese peacekeepers complete main supply route maintenance mission in South Sudan (Wau)

Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the UNMISS completed the maintenance mission for the main supply route from Turalei to Ajak-Kuac.

Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon transfer engineering materials for counterparts

Recently, the 22nd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL carried out earthwork excavation on the Lebanon-Israel border and transported these defense engineering materials for Ghananian, Irish and Polish peacekeeping battalions.

UNIFIL Sector West Commander inspects Chinese peacekeeping camp

A team led by Brigadier General Enrico Fontana, newly appointed Sector West Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) visited the camp of the 22nd Chinese Peacekeeping Construction Engineering Company to UNIFIL on April 6.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Seychelles for friendly visit

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at port of Victoria in Seychelles on April 18 for a five-day goodwill visit.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce wraps up visit to Madagascar

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce concluded its five-day goodwill visit to Madagascar and left the port of Toamasina on the afternoon of April 14, local time.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Tanzania for goodwill visit

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in the port of Dar es Salaam on the morning of March 23, local time, starting its five-day goodwill visit to Tanzania.

46th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes first escort task

The 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce recently completed the 1,632nd escort task in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.

Armed forces join landslide emergency relief in SW China

A landslide occurred in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town, southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 6:00 am on January 22, which caused 18 houses buried and 47 people missing. Military and militia forces stationed in Yunnan Province rushed to the rescue with all strength.

Troops rush to Xinjiang for earthquake relief

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang at 2:09 am on Jan. 23. Immediately after the earthquake, the PLA Xinjiang Military Command and the PAP Xinjiang Corps launched their emergency response mechanisms for disaster rescue and relief operations.

Chinese armed forces participate in disaster relief in quake-hit areas

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in Northwest China's Gansu Province at 11:59 pm on December 18. After the earthquake, the Chinese PLA Western Theater Command quickly activated the emergency response mechanism and directed troops to carry out disaster relief overnight.

China's Y-20 transport aircraft delivers disaster-relief supplies to Nepal

After a strong earthquake struck western Nepal and caused a large number of people and property losses, two Y-20 large transport aircraft attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force were dispatched to transport emergency humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal on the morning of November 8.

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.

PAP conducts joint counter-terrorism exercise in Yunnan

Recently, a mobile detachment under the People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Yunnan Contingent conducted a large-scale joint counter-terrorism exercise involving multiple specialties.

Features

Li Cong, new space explorer dreaming of soaring high

With the countdown ticking for China's Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship, set for launch on Thursday, astronaut Li Cong is palpably excited to embark on his maiden space journey alongside two fellow crew members.

PLA Navy celebrates its 75th birthday

Over the past 75 years, the PLA Navy has undergone groundbreaking changes. Originating from Baimamiao, it has never been as eye-catching as it is today.

CMC

Central Military Commission

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.