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China, ASEAN launch joint maritime exercise

Observers and participating troops attend the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China Joint Maritime Exercise-2018 on Oct. 22 in the city of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province.

Highlights of "Sharp Blade 2018" International Sniper Competition

A soldier sights in on targets during the "Sharp Blade 2018" International Sniper Competition on October 20, 2018.

August 1st Aerobatics Team performs aerobatic stunts

Four J-10 fighter jets attached to the August 1st Aerobatics Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force perform aerobatic stunts during the aviation open day at an airport in North China on October 20, 2018.

Chinese defense minister meets with Lao counterpart

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe (R) meets with his Lao counterpart Chansamone Chanyalath in Singapore Oct. 18, 2018.

J-10 fighter jet fires at ground targets

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off for a combat sortie during a live-fire training exercise on October 16, 2018.

Infantrymen conduct training with MBTs

Infantrymen assigned to an armored detachment with the PLA 76th Group Army advance to assault mock enemies' positions under the cover of Type-96A main battle tanks (MBTs) during an actual combat training exercise in northwest China's Gansu Province on October 16, 2018.

J-10 fighter jet receives fuel from tanker aircraft

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force prepares to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft during a recent flight training exercise.

Xi meets with Russian defense minister

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2018.

Military vehicles en route to training base

A convoy of military trucks carrying weapons and equipment is en route to a designated training area during a driving skills training exercise in northwest China's Gansu Province on October 17, 2018.

J-11 fighter jet fires at ground targets

A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command fires at simulated ground targets during a live-fire training exercise on October 16, 2018.

Top Stories

China-German military ties, joint work to be bolstered

The Chinese and German militaries will deepen cooperation, communication and coordination in efforts to jointly safeguard regional and global peace and security, senior military officials said on Monday.
Russian naval fleet visits Qingdao

On the morning of October 21, a Russian naval fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Eduard Mikhailov, arrived at Qingdao, a coastal city in eastern China, for a five-day goodwill visit.
China starts building 2nd littoral mission ship for Malaysia

China on Tuesday started building the second littoral mission ship (LMS) for Malaysia in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.
Cambodian, Nigerian defense ministers vows to deepen cooperation with China

China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defense of Cambodia Tea Banh, and Nigerian Minister of Defense Mansur Dan-Ali in Beijing upon their attendance at the eighth Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
'Unprecedented' foreign participation at Beijing forum

The 8th Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center from Wednesday to Friday.
China, Malaysia and Thailand joint military drill to maintain regional peace and stability

The "Peace and Friendship 2018" joint military drill is of great significance to strengthening military responses to regional security threats and to maintain peace of the three countries.
China, ASEAN launch maritime drill

A maritime drill jointly held by China and the ASEAN was launched Monday in the city of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong province.
ASEAN naval ships arrive in China for joint maritime exercise

All participating naval ships got concentrated at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, and were ready for China-ASEAN Joint Maritime Exercise-2018 as the Philippine logistic support vessel (LSV) BRP Dagupan City arrived at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
China, ASEAN hail 1st drill

The first China-ASEAN joint military drill began Monday in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, a sign of commitment from both sides to safeguard regional peace and stability.
5th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus wraps up in Singapore

The 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus wrapped up here Saturday, with Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe being one of its participants.
Chinese defense minister meets with heads of ASEAN delegations for joint maritime exercise

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe met with the heads of the ASEAN delegations visiting the upcoming real-troop ASEAN-China Joint Maritime Exercise-2018 in Guangzhou on October 21.
Chinese military taking strides toward mighty force

One year after the landmark 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress, the Chinese military has taken solid strides to build powerful armed forces.
China, ASEAN vow to promote defense cooperation

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged on Friday to promote defense cooperation between the two sides.
China-made large amphibious aircraft completes first water takeoff

China's independently-developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 completed its first water takeoff and landing in the city of Jingmen in the central province of Hubei on Saturday morning.
How should China cope with stress from US withdrawal from INF Treaty?

To cope with the stress, first of all, China should strengthen technology and personnel reserves in the field of arms control as quickly as possible.
Xi meets with Russian defense minister

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Beijing.

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China, ASEAN launch joint maritime exercise

Observers and participating troops attend the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China Joint Maritime Exercise-2018 on Oct. 22 in the city of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province.

Highlights of "Sharp Blade 2018" International Sniper Competition

A soldier sights in on targets during the "Sharp Blade 2018" International Sniper Competition on October 20, 2018.

August 1st Aerobatics Team performs aerobatic stunts

Chinese defense minister meets with Lao counterpart

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe (R) meets with his Lao counterpart Chansamone Chanyalath in Singapore Oct. 18, 2018.

J-10 fighter jet fires at ground targets

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off for a combat sortie during a live-fire training exercise on October 16, 2018.

Infantrymen conduct training with MBTs

J-10 fighter jet receives fuel from tanker aircraft

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force prepares to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft during a recent flight training exercise.

Xi meets with Russian defense minister

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2018.

Military vehicles en route to training base

A convoy of military trucks carrying weapons and equipment is en route to a designated training area during a driving skills training exercise in northwest China's Gansu Province on October 17, 2018.

J-11 fighter jet fires at ground targets

A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command fires at simulated ground targets during a live-fire training exercise on October 16, 2018.

Opinions

How should China cope with stress from US withdrawal from INF Treaty?

To cope with the stress, first of all, China should strengthen technology and personnel reserves in the field of arms control as quickly as possible.

China-ASEAN drill 'milestone' for regional peace

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday hailed the China-ASEAN joint military exercise as a milestone event that will showcase the resolve and determination of China and ASEAN to safeguard regional peace and stability.

Voices

China expresses concern to U.S. over warship passage through Taiwan Strait

China on Tuesday said it has expressed concern to the United States after two American warships passed through the Taiwan Strait.

China urges Japan to squarely face up to invasion history

China on Wednesday firmly opposed recent actions by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, urging Japan to squarely face up to and earnestly reflect upon its history of aggression.

Mainland reiterates opposition to military contact between U.S., Taiwan

The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes official contacts and military links in any form between the United States and Taiwan, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

Photos _China

Exchanges

China, Malaysia and Thailand joint military drill to maintain regional peace and stability

The "Peace and Friendship 2018" joint military drill is of great significance to strengthening military responses to regional security threats and to maintain peace of the three countries.

Exercises

China, Malaysia and Thailand joint military drill to maintain regional peace and stability

The "Peace and Friendship 2018" joint military drill is of great significance to strengthening military responses to regional security threats and to maintain peace of the three countries.

Weaponry/Equipment

China-made large amphibious aircraft completes first water takeoff

China's independently-developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 completed its first water takeoff and landing in the city of Jingmen in the central province of Hubei on Saturday morning.

Other

China finishes drafting law on veterans' welfare

China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs has finished drafting a law on veterans' welfare and is sending the draft to relevant departments for opinions, the ministry said Tuesday.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers conduct medical examinations for students in southern Lebanon

A Chinese medical team working with the Chinese peace-keeping troops at the UNIFIL on Wednesday conducted medical examinations for students of an Orthodox school in southern Lebanon.

China's peacekeeping helicopter in Sudan transfers wounded foreign soldier

China's peacekeeping helicopter detachment to Darfur in Sudan dispatched one Mi-171 transport helicopter to Taweelah on the morning of October 13for medical evacuation mission.

Chinese peacekeepers offer psychological counseling to foreign peacekeepers in DRC

On the eve of the World Mental Health Day 2018, the 22nd Chinese peacekeeping medical detachment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo organized a psychological counseling campaign to offer psychological counseling service to foreign peacekeeping troops to Congo.

Chinese peacekeepers win 4th place in UNIFIL military obstacle challenge

The construction engineer detachment of the 17th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon won the 4th place in an military obstacle challenge held by the UNIFIL on October 8.

Chinese naval fleet returns from escort missions

A Chinese naval fleet of three warships returned to a naval base in Zhoushan, on Thursday after ending escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.

30th Chinese naval escort taskforce sets sail for Gulf of Aden

The 30th Chinese naval escort taskforce set out for the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somali from a naval port in Qingdao of east China's Shandong Province on Monday morning to carry out the escort mission.

Chinese naval ships make technical stop in Indonesia

The 28th Chinese naval escort taskforce made a technical stop at Port of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 26 to 29.

Chinese frigate Binzhou makes technical stop in France

The guided-missile frigate Binzhou (Hull 515) of the 29th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at the Port of Brest in France and started its three-day technical stop on July 2, 2018.

Armed police aid disaster relief efforts after landslide in SW China

A total of 440 armed police have taken part in disaster relief operations on the border between Sichuan Province and Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China, after a landslide struck a section of a river in the area on Thursday.

PLA aids disaster relief in landslide-affected area

A 25-member contingent deployed by the PLA is conducting a disaster survey at the site of a barrier lake that was formed after a landslide Thursday struck a section of a river in southwest China.

Joint medical rescue exercise promotes China- Laos military ties

The "Peace Train 2018" China-Laos humanitarian and medical joint rescue exercise between Chinese and Laotian militaries successfully concluded on Tuesday. The two militaries spoke highly of the results of the joint exercise.

Chinese doctors bring relief to Lao dam victims

On the muddy yard of Sanamxay District Hospital in southern Lao province of Attapeu, Chinese doctors in military uniform have set up tents as reception for Lao villagers seeking medical service.

"Peace Mission 2018" joint anti-terrorism military exercise kicks off in Russia

The "Peace Mission 2018" joint anti-terrorism military exercise kicked off at the No. 255 training range in Chebarkul, Russia on August 29, 2018 local time.

China issues new counterterrorism guideline

China's counter-terrorism-related ministries jointly issued a guideline on legal procedures and penalty standards for terrorist crimes, which experts predict will deter offenders.

China's anti-drone laser weapon could aid counter-terrorism

China showcased an anti-drone laser weapon at an exhibition, as experts said on Tuesday that the weapon could empower counter-terrorism efforts.

China, Russia conclude joint counter-terror exercises

Chinese and Russian forces concluded their joint counter-terror exercises Wednesday at a training base near Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China.

Features

Feature: Worldwide elite snipers enhance friendships, sharpen combat experiences

Contestants from all the participating countries have deepened their mutual understanding and professional and personal friendships through the "Sharp Blade" 2018 International Sniping Competition.

'Bullets were zipping over our camp and heads'

Guns, death, poverty and long patrols across swamps and deserts under a baking sun thousands of kilometers from home is a hard life for any young woman.

CMC

Center Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media _{on China}

China’s focus is on peace, co-operation and hard work

British newspaper The Telegraph and its website published an article written by China's ambassador to the UK Liu Xiaoming on October 19, 2018.In the article Liu stated his refutation against a US politician who bragged about“rebuilding China”in front of the whole world against international common sense.

Int'l Militaries _{on China}

Train with military hardware from China arrives in Alabino to participate in Tank Biathlon

On July 17, in Alabino near Moscow, the military echelon with the hardware of the Chinese PLA arrived to participate in Tank Biathlon of the International Army Games-2018.

World Military News

UAE, U.S. kick off two-week joint military exercise

Russian officials warn against U.S. withdrawal from INF Treaty

U.S., S. Korea suspend joint air defense exercise

Ukrainian air force confirms U.S. soldier killed in Su-27 crash

World Military Analysis

US Air Force seeks for expansion after separation

The USAF Secretary initiated the expansion plan in a return to geopolitical competition between great powers based on the US National Defense Strategy report. In fact, the USAF considers safeguarding its military service status by seeking resources for expansion.

Three characteristics and two major trends of the US new cyber security strategy

The US DOD recently released the National Cyber Security Strategy Document of the United States of America. This is the first cyber security strategy report issued by the Trump administration and a national-level cyber strategy report in 15 years.