China Military

Chinese and Russian naval vessels transit simulated mined zone in Joint Sea-2021

The China-Russia joint naval exercise kicked off in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay on the afternoon of October 14, which focused on such training subjects as communications, mine countermeasures, air defense, live-fire shooting at maritime targets, joint maneuvering and joint anti-submarine missions.

See-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts on Shenzhou-13 mission

A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts departing on the Shenzhou-13 crewed space mission was held on Friday evening at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

Chinese vessels participating in the China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, sail in formation to designated sea area on October 13, 2021.

Fighter jets get ready for midnight flight

Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command perform pre-flight procedures inside the cockpit and taxi their fighter jet out of hangar during a midnight flight training exercise on September 26, 2021.

China unveils Shenzhou-13 crew for six-month space station mission

Chinese astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu will carry out the Shenzhou-13 spaceflight mission, and Zhai will be the commander, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press conference Thursday.

Chinese military releases peacekeeping promotional video

October 25th this year marks the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, on the occasion of which the Chinese PLA rolls out a peacekeeping promotional video For Peace.

Destroyer Suzhou carries out combat-readiness patrol

The guided-missile destroyer Suzhou fires jamming bombs to mask the movement and avoid the simulated missile attack during a maritime combat-readiness patrol mission in early October, 2021.

Xinjiang Military Command holds live-fire training

A vehicle-mounted rocket launcher attached to an artillery contingent of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fires at mock targets during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise on September 30, 2021.

Xi expounds on what past 110 years have shown to Chinese since 1911 Revolution

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday expounded on what the past 110 years have shown to the Chinese people since the Revolution of 1911 while addressing a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the historical event.

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on September 30

The Chinese side has stressed on many occasions that we develop bilateral military relations on the premise that China's sovereignty, dignity and core interests are not to be violated. We welcome communication and cooperation, face up to differences and oppose coercion.

Top Stories

Xi calls for strengthening China-EU strategic communication

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday it is necessary for China and the European Union (EU) to strengthen strategic communication, and jointly promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations, which is in the interests of both sides.
China slams Pentagon's negative remarks on Taiwan

"What the US said confuses right and wrong," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday in a written statement responding to the Pentagon spokesperson's recent false remarks on Taiwan.
China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

The China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, kicked off with a ceremony on the afternoon of October 14 in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay.
China launches its longest-ever crewed mission for space station construction

China on Saturday launched the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-13, sending three astronauts to its space station core module Tianhe for a six-month mission.
China honors model military veteran

Seventeen individuals and two groups selected from China's retired military personnel have been honored for their contributions to the country's development.
Ambassador Li Song remarks on nuclear submarine cooperation of AUKUS

The Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland hosted a press conference via video link on October 13.
PLA develops truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin

The first truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin of the PLA independently developed by the Third Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University was put into use on October 10.
Shenzhou XIII space mission to begin on Saturday

China plans to launch the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft early on Saturday morning, carrying three astronauts who will stay inside the country's Tiangong space station for six months, one of the lead officials in the country's manned space program said.
China launches first solar exploration satellite

China sent its first solar exploration satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 6:51 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time).
Xi stresses enhancing whole-process people's democracy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has underlined upholding and improving the people's congress system and continuously enhancing whole-process people's democracy.
Xi urges global transport cooperation, common development

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for advancing global transport cooperation and promoting common development amid world changes and a pandemic both unseen in a century.
Counter-terrorism and De-radicalization in Xinjiang exhibition open to Chinese and foreign media in Beijing

The 57th Press Conference by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Xinjiang-related Issues was held in Beijing on October 11.
China Coast Guard cracks down on smuggling

The China Coast Guard Guangdong Bureau, Guangdong Provincial Department of Public Security, together with law enforcement and market supervision departments, and the Hong Kong marine police, carried out the "Operation Clearing the Bay" from October 1 to 7.
8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) established

The 8th batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) was established recently. Formed mainly from a brigade of the PLA 82nd Group Army, the peacekeeping battalion includes infantry, artillery, armored corps, scouts, etc.
2021 China Cybersecurity Week kicks off in Xi'an

The 2021 China Cybersecurity Week kicked off on Monday in Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi province, with this year's theme emphasizing the public's role in building cybersecurity defense.
Xi meets Merkel via video link

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel via video link. The two sides reviewed the development of China-German and China-EU relations in recent years and had an in-depth exchange of views over relevant issues in a friendly atmosphere.

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Chinese and Russian naval vessels transit simulated mined zone in Joint Sea-2021

See-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts on Shenzhou-13 mission

A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts departing on the Shenzhou-13 crewed space mission was held on Friday evening at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

Chinese vessels participating in the China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, sail in formation to designated sea area on October 13, 2021.

Fighter jets get ready for midnight flight

China unveils Shenzhou-13 crew for six-month space station mission

Chinese military releases peacekeeping promotional video

Destroyer Suzhou carries out combat-readiness patrol

The guided-missile destroyer Suzhou fires jamming bombs to mask the movement and avoid the simulated missile attack during a maritime combat-readiness patrol mission in early October, 2021.

Xinjiang Military Command holds live-fire training

Xi expounds on what past 110 years have shown to Chinese since 1911 Revolution

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on September 30

Opinions

Japan attempts to shelve Constitution through military cooperation

Many signs indicate that Tokyo is trying hard to use the so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" as an excuse to break through the limitations on it and play a bigger role in regional military and security affairs. Forming a quasi-military and security alliance with certain countries is an important way to achieve that goal.

Carrier group cannot prop up Britain's strategic ambitions

Cementing the special relationship with the US is the strategy Britain has set for itself to realize its ambition to become a "global Britain" in the post-Brexit age. However, no matter what show the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group will put on in the coming days, the country's position as a footman was determined even before the group set sail.

Voices

China slams Pentagon's negative remarks on Taiwan

"What the US said confuses right and wrong," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday in a written statement responding to the Pentagon spokesperson's recent false remarks on Taiwan.

U.S. should refrain from deploying nuclear weapons in South Pacific region: FM spokesperson

The United States should refrain from deploying nuclear weapons in the South Pacific or spreading nuclear weapons to regional countries.

Ambassador Li Song remarks on nuclear submarine cooperation of AUKUS

The Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland hosted a press conference via video link on October 13.

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Exchanges

Chinese troops for Peace Mission 2021 exercise all return from Russia

As the last railway transportation echelon entered Manzhouli on October 8, all Chinese participating troops in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise returned to China.

Exercises

China-Russia joint naval exercise kicks off

The China-Russia joint naval exercise, Joint Sea-2021, kicked off with a ceremony on the afternoon of October 14 in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay.

Weaponry/Equipment

PLA develops truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin

The first truck-mounted mobile dental clinic cabin of the PLA independently developed by the Third Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University was put into use on October 10.

Other

China honors model military veteran

Seventeen individuals and two groups selected from China's retired military personnel have been honored for their contributions to the country's development.

MOOTW

8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) established

The 8th batch of Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) was established recently. Formed mainly from a brigade of the PLA 82nd Group Army, the peacekeeping battalion includes infantry, artillery, armored corps, scouts, etc.

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon pass UN environmental assessment

The 20th Chinese peacekeeping construction engineering contingent to Lebanon passed the UN’s environmental assessment with a high score on October 8, local time.

Shared Mission-2021 UN peacekeeping operations command post exercise held in Beijing

The Shared Mission-2021 Command Post Exercise for UN Peacekeeping Operations was held in Beijing from September 23 to 30. The exercise was co-organized by UN Department of Peace Operatio and the Peacekeeping Affairs Center of China's Ministry of National Defense.

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.

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

Meet Wang Yaping, the first woman to enter China's new space station

Wang Yaping will become the first female taikonaut to work in China's Tiangong space station as well as the first Chinese woman to perform a spacewalk.

First Chinese spacewalker ready for second space mission

China is all set to launch Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship on Saturday, with the country's first spacewalker Zhai Zhigang as one of the three crew members.

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}

Joint Sea 2021 Russian-Chinese naval exercise starts in Sea of Japan

A joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise is being held in the Sea of Japan from October 14 to 17.

World Military News

Moon-Kishida first phone call, wartime disputes discussed

Myanmar military urges all parties for ceasefire: Commander-in-Chief

U.S., Greece renew defense cooperation agreement

Ukraine, EU sign open-skies agreement

World Military Analysis

Is the U.S. too far behind in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan?

Right now it is fair to say that the Russians are doing something the Taliban wants (meetings next week) and the Chinese, along with other nations, are doing what the Afghan people need (providing emergency aid). Meanwhile, the Americans are doing two things detrimental to stabilizing Afghanistan (insisting on counter-terrorism efforts and holding onto $10 billion).

India's arrogance will hurt itself

New Delhi aims to obtain greater geopolitical benefits and the policymakers believe that only by developing relations with the US and joining the "Indo-Pacific" camp can they have arm-wrestling with China. The Quad mechanism that has become more military-oriented has given India greater self-confidence, who has become increasingly arrogant.