China Military

39th Chinese naval escort taskforce sets sail for missions

The special operations soldiers assigned to the 39th Chinese naval escort taskforce man the rail on the comprehensive supply ship Taihu before departure from a military port in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, on September 26, 2021, for the escort missions in Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.

Army helicopters coordinate with naval landing ships in joint training

Two Mi-171 transport helicopters fly in same frequency with the landing ship Tianmushan (Hull 976) during a maritime coordinated training exercise in early September, 2021.

Main-stage exercise of SCO Peace Mission-2021 held successfully

Members of the special operations element assigned to the multinational joint forces fast-rope from a helicopter during the main stage drill of the SCO Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise on September 23, 2021.

Armored elements train in force-on-force exercise

Three tracked rocket launcher systems attached to a brigade under the PLA 82nd Group Army fire at mock targets during a force-on-force live-fire exercise held in the Gobi desert on September 3, 2021.

J-10 fighter jet makes straight takeoff run in flight training

A J-10 fighter jet assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command makes straight takeoff run during a flight training mission on September 7, 2021.

Fighter jets in round-the-clock live-fire training

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Navy flies to the designated airspace during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise in late August, 2021.

"Peace Mission 2021" held in Orenburg, Russia

Chinese troops participate in the opening ceremony of the "Peace Mission 2021," a counter-terrorism military exercise for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, at the training range in Orenburg, Russia on Sept. 20, 2021.

China launches cargo craft for space station supplies

The Long March-7 Y4 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-3, blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 20, 2021. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-3 on Monday to deliver supplies for its under-construction space station.

Long-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems conduct salvo of shells

Long-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems attached to an artillery brigade under the PLA Xizang Military Command conduct a salvo of shells at mock targets during a tactical live-fire training exercise in China's Xizang Autonomous Region on September 2, 2021.

Replenishment-at-sea drill in South China Sea

The comprehensive supply ship Weishanhui (Hull 887) provides supplies to the guided-missile frigate Yuncheng (Hull 571) during an alongside replenishment-at-sea drill in waters of the South China Sea on August 20, 2021.

Top Stories

Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2021 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2021 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, which opened in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province.
J-16D and WZ-7 to debut at Airshow China 2021

The 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2021) will be held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, as scheduled from September 28 to October 3.
PLA Air Force to unveil new aircraft at Airshow China

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will unveil an array of new aircraft at the upcoming 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2021, said a PLA Air Force spokesperson.
CCG cracks major cigarette smuggling crime worth 170 million

Recently, China Coast Guard (CCG) successfully cracked a major cigarette smuggle crime with relevant departments of customs and tobacco sectors. One smuggling ship and seven suspects were seized, and the cigarettes ferreted out covered 24 different kinds with 400,000 cartons in number and 170 million RMB in value.
SCO "Peace Mission 2021" counter-terrorism drill concludes in Russia

The "Peace Mission 2021" counter-terrorism military drill of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states wrapped up on Friday in Russia.
SCO chiefs of general staff meeting held in Russia

The Chiefs of General Staff of the armed forces of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held a meeting at the Donguz training range in Orenburg Oblast, Russia on September 23.
Anti-drone training in Peace Mission-2021 shows practical significance

During the SCO Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise, resisting drone-based attacks has become a highlight, and the practical significance behind which is more worthy of attention.
Peace Mission-2021: Epitome of multinational forces' combination in a real sense

The SCO Peace Mission-2021 anti-terrorism military exercise entered the anti-terror operations planning stage from September 20 to 22.
SCO "Peace Mission 2021" live-fire drill conducted in Russia

Troops participating in the "Peace Mission 2021," a counter-terrorism military exercise for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, conducted a live ammunition drill at the Donguz training range in Orenburg, Russia on Thursday.
Xi calls for openness, cooperation in science & technology

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on all countries to strengthen openness and cooperation in science and technology.
Foreign Officers' Stories in China (I): Zoir and his Chinese instructors

The documentary series "Foreign Officers' Stories in China" shows how the foreign military members studying or working in China view China, or the Chinese service members. Here is the story of Zoir, a military officer from Tajikistan who has studied in the PLA Army Infantry Academy.
Peace Mission-2021: A stage for squad leaders of the Chinese participating troops

In the Chinese participating troops, the exercise serves as a test not only for commanders of the armored combat vehicles, but also for squad leaders in the key positions such as logistical support, equipment maintenance, and medical services.
PLA joins SCO anti-terrorism exercise in Russia

Peace Mission 2021, a large multinational counterterrorism exercise involving member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, opened on Monday at a military training base in Orenburg, southwest Russia.
Xi calls for bolstering confidence, jointly addressing global challenges at UNGA

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday proposed a Global Development Initiative, calling for bolstering confidence and jointly addressing global threats and challenges to build a better world for all.
Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan visits peacekeepers on Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Hua Ning and Military Attaché Fei Bo visited the peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) and gave the best wishes to the peacekeepers on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
109th Mekong River joint patrol begins

Law-enforcement authorities from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand joined forces Tuesday for the 109th Mekong River joint patrol.

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39th Chinese naval escort taskforce sets sail for missions

Army helicopters coordinate with naval landing ships in joint training

Two Mi-171 transport helicopters fly in same frequency with the landing ship Tianmushan (Hull 976) during a maritime coordinated training exercise in early September, 2021.

Main-stage exercise of SCO Peace Mission-2021 held successfully

Armored elements train in force-on-force exercise

Three tracked rocket launcher systems attached to a brigade under the PLA 82nd Group Army fire at mock targets during a force-on-force live-fire exercise held in the Gobi desert on September 3, 2021.

J-10 fighter jet makes straight takeoff run in flight training

A J-10 fighter jet assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command makes straight takeoff run during a flight training mission on September 7, 2021.

Fighter jets in round-the-clock live-fire training

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Navy flies to the designated airspace during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise in late August, 2021.

"Peace Mission 2021" held in Orenburg, Russia

China launches cargo craft for space station supplies

Long-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems conduct salvo of shells

Replenishment-at-sea drill in South China Sea

Opinions

Rocky road ahead for Australia's nuclear submarine development

At present, the trilateral cooperation on the research and manufacturing of nuclear submarines is in a very early stage and the technical and other details are not finalized yet. Although nuclear submarine has more advantages than conventional ones, it is just a good choice on the surface for Australia because once it enters the substantive stage, more difficulties will pop up and likely put a heavy burden on the country.

Containing China not antidote to America's hegemonic anxiety

In recent years, the U.S. government has indulged in suppressing China, which ranges from illegal arrests of Chinese citizens and unwarranted oppression of Chinese enterprises to reckless interference in China's internal affairs and sinister attempts to form anti-China cliques.

Voices

Anti-China group in HK shall be held accountable: spokesperson

The anti-China group "Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China" shall be held accountable under the law, even after its dissolution, a central government spokesperson said Saturday.

China will never be obstacle to entry-into-force of CTBT: envoy

China on Friday reiterated that it will never be an obstacle to the entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

China ready to mend ties with U.S. on basis of mutual respect: Chinese ambassador

"We will continue to work with the U.S. side, as long as there are opportunities for cooperation. However, the cooperation between the two countries must be conducted in the principle of mutual respect," said Chinese Ambassador Qin Gang.

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Exchanges

109th Mekong River joint patrol begins

Law-enforcement authorities from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand joined forces Tuesday for the 109th Mekong River joint patrol.

Exercises

SCO "Peace Mission 2021" counter-terrorism drill concludes in Russia

The "Peace Mission 2021" counter-terrorism military drill of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states wrapped up on Friday in Russia.

Weaponry/Equipment

J-16D and WZ-7 to debut at Airshow China 2021

The 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2021) will be held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, as scheduled from September 28 to October 3.

Other

Fresh evidence of Nanjing Massacre found

A batch of historical materials was donated to a Chinese memorial hall on Saturday as new evidence of war crimes related to the 1937 Nanjing Massacre perpetrated by the invading Japanese troops.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon obtain UN mine clearance and EOD certifications

All 64 members of the 20th Chinese peacekeeping multi-functional engineering contingent to Lebanon passed a three-day assessment by the UNMAS and obtained the mine clearance and EOD qualifications on September 15, local time.

China hands over COVID-19 vaccines to UN peacekeepers

The handover ceremony of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government to the UN peacekeepers was held via video link on September 17.

Int'l peacekeeping drill concludes in central China

"Shared Destiny-2021," a multinational peacekeeping live exercise organized by the Chinese military, concluded at a training base in Queshan County of central China's Henan Province on Wednesday.

UN Under-Secretary-General inspects honor guard of Chinese peacekeeping force in Juba

On September 12, the 7th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) was entrusted by the UNMISS to undertake the ceremonial duties and be reviewed by UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix.

Chinese navy fleet returns from escort missions

A Chinese naval fleet on Tuesday returned to a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, after concluding escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.

Chinese naval escort taskforces conduct mission-handover in Gulf of Aden

The 37th and the 38th Chinese naval escort taskforces held a mission-handover ceremony in waters west of the Gulf of Aden on the morning of June 7, local time, on the commanding ship Destroyer Changsha (Hull 173) of the 37th escort taskforce. Officers assigned to the 37th escort taskforce introduced the basic information about

37th Chinese naval escort taskforce completes in-port replenishment in Djibouti

The comprehensive supply ship Honghu (Hull 963) of the 37th escort taskforce of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted in-port replenishment at the Port of Djibouti recently according to plan.

36th Chinese naval escort taskforce returns from missions

The 36th escort taskforce of the Chinese PLA Navy returned to Qingdao on March 5 after successfully completing the escort missions in the Gulf of Aden, multinational naval exercise "Peace-21" and China-Singapore joint naval drill.

First round rescue work completed after Sichuan earthquake

The first round of comprehensive rescue work was completed Friday after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Luxian county in Luzhou, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Nearly 400 armed police dispatched to quake-hit Luxian County

China has dispatched nearly 400 armed police personnel to the frontline of quake relief following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Luxian County of Luzhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.

Thousands of people bid soldiers farewell in China's Henan Province

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) Henan Contingent withdrew from Jun County, Hebi City, central China's Henan Province on August 1, after completing the flood control and disaster relief tasks there. Thousands of local residents spontaneously lined up to see off the troops.

Humanitarian assistance disaster relief training of Exercise Cobra Gold 2021 held in Thailand

The opening ceremony of the humanitarian assistance disaster relief field training exercise (HADR FTX) as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2021 was held at Rayong, Thailand, on July 30.

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.

Positive progress made in anti-terrorism operations in Sahel region

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary General of the United Nations Department of Peace Operations said on June 5 that the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G5 Sahel) is strengthening the troop construction and has made "substantial and encouraging progress", and an ongoing major military operation, code-named Sama "progressing well".

Clip shows determination, confidence in anti-terrorism in Xinjiang

China showed determination and confidence in anti-terrorism, as well as the improvement of China's emergency counter-terrorism capability.

China, India stage counter-terrorist drills

China and India launched a joint counter-terrorism exercise on Saturday not far from the Chinese-Indian border, a move which Chinese experts said will boost the strategic mutual trust of the two countries' militaries.

Features

Honoring their memories

Three years ago, Beijing Film Academy graduates Song Kunru and Li Mu were engaged in shooting a commemorative film about war heroes in Southwest China's Sichuan province. During the shoot, Song discovered a folded photo in the home of Ye Fakun, an 83-year-old veteran who lost both his legs during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53).

Peace Mission-2021: A stage for squad leaders of the Chinese participating troops

In the Chinese participating troops, the exercise serves as a test not only for commanders of the armored combat vehicles, but also for squad leaders in the key positions such as logistical support, equipment maintenance, and medical services.

CMC

Center Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media _{on China}

U.S. strategy to counter China in Pacific ineffective, self-defeating: The Guardian

The Biden administration's proposal to spend as much as 1 billion U.S. dollars annually in some Pacific island nations as part of efforts to counter China is a flawed foreign policy initiative likely to fail, The Guardian said in a report on Tuesday.

Int'l Militaries _{on China}

A joint Russian-Chinese strategic exercise Zapad/Interaction-2021 will be held in mid-August

In mid-August, the joint Russian-Chinese operational and strategic exercise Zapad/Interaction-2021 will be held on the territory of the People's Republic of China. From the Russian side, units of one of the formations of the Eastern Military District (EMD) will take part in it.