As a country out of the South China Sea region, Japan has meddled in regional affairs for a long time although seldom through direct military interference, but mainly contended with China through other countries.
Xi Stresses Long March Spirit for National Rejuvenation Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders visit an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Long March in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 23, 2016.
Multi-type Helicopters Conduct Training in Realistic Scenarios Multi-type helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade of the PLA 1st Group Army prepare to touch down the drop zone during a round-the-clock flight training event on Sept. 20, 2016.
"Peace Mission - 2016" Concluded General Sergei Istrakov, deputy chief of general staff of the Russian Armed Forces, shakes hands with a Chinese soldier during the closing ceremony of the Peace Mission-2016, Sept. 21.
J-11 Fighter Jets Soar Over Qinghai-Tibet Plateau A J-11 fighter jet soars over China's Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during a flight training exercise under complex meteorological condition, Sept.19, 2016.
PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted Self-propelled Howitzer in Training Soldiers operate a PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system to fire at simulated targets during a live ammunition training exercise, Sept, 20.
Sailors Conduct Maritime Search and Rescue Training A WZ-10 attack helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the dock landing ship Yimengshan (Hull Number 988) of the PLA Navy's East China Sea Fleet during joint maritime search and rescue training.
Live-fire "Peace Mission 2016" in Progress Chinese PLL-09 122-mm self-propelled howitzer systems fire at simulated targets during live-fire training in the Peace Mission 2016 joint anti-terrorism military exercise of the SCO at a in Balykchy, Sept. 19.
China, Russia Conclude Joint Naval Drill Chinese and Russian naval forces on Monday concluded their joint military exercise in the waters off the southern province of Guangdong, pledging to enhance practical cooperation.
"Peace Mission - 2016" Underway Chinese soldiers maneuver their Type 92 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to designed training area during joint training in the Peace Mission-2016 in Balykchy of Kyrgyzstan on Sept. 18.
Pilots Reunite with Families in Full Moon Night Pilot Li Ming gives a hug to his wife after he gets off from his J-11 fighter jet.
