"China's aircraft carrier isn't a 'paper tiger', but will play a significant role in safeguarding its maritime rights and interests, " Rear Adm. Yin Zhuo said in a recent TV interview.
2017-03-10
The building of China's second aircraft carrier is in good shape as the hull blocks have been joined in the dock, said a senior navy official.
2017-03-10
The 7% military budget increase in 2017 will be used to support the national defense and military reform, update equipment, improve the training and living environment of grassroot-level troops and so on.
2017-03-06
China values freedom and safety of navigation in the South China Sea more than any other country, a spokesperson for the top political advisory body said Thursday.
2017-03-02
The fact is, the moderate increase in China's defense spending is a necessity. The modernization of the military is in line with China's security needs and its responsibility as a major power to maintain global stability.
2017-03-04
The concern about "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea is "much ado about nothing", a spokesman for the annual session of the top political advisory body said at a news conference in Beijing on Thursday.
2017-03-03
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Information on China's defense budget will be released during the two sessions.
2017-03-04