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New training aircraft expected to help PLA Navy pilots polish carrier skills
China's latest trainer aircraft, delivered recently to the People's Liberation Army Navy, is expected to help improve the training of pilots based on aircraft carriers.
2018-08-14 -
Oxygen therapy, portable barracks enhance PLA fighting strength in Tibet
High-pressure oxygen therapy and portable barracks are being introduced to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to boost the PLA combat capability, a Chinese expert said on Monday.
2018-08-14 -
Former defense spokesman: US military and CNN jointly make show in S. China Sea
The CNN Breaking News claimed on the morning of August 10 that a US warplane with a CNN journalist aboard flying over the South China Sea that day was warned by the Chinese military plane six times.
2018-08-13 -
Ark Peace arrives in Tonga for goodwill visit, to provide medical service
The Chinese naval hospital ship Ark Peace arrived in the Tongan capital of Nukualofa on Monday for an eight-day goodwill visit and humanitarian medical service.
2018-08-13 -
PLA naval exercises in East China Sea test missile interceptions
Naval vessels from three theater commands of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have conducted air defense and anti-missile live-fire exercises in the East China Sea.
2018-08-13 -
The 7th Military World Games invitations sent out to 138 members of CISM
The 7th Military World Games organizers have sent out invitations to 138 members of International Military Sports Council (CISM).
2018-08-11 -
"Seaborne Assault" concluded in China
The International Army Games 2018 "Seaborne Assault," hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, came to a successful conclusion Saturday.
2018-08-11 -
PLA Navy ends era of "supply-ship troika" in its escort mission
The 30th Chinese naval escort taskforce set sail on August 6 from a naval port in Qingdao of east China’s Shandong Province to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia for an escort mission.
2018-08-09 -
Chinese embassy in Syria denies military force joined Idlib battle
The Chinese embassy in Syria denied a Syrian media report that "China sent military forces to participate in Syrian government's military operation during the battle of Idlib."
2018-08-10 -
China ranked highest in "Seaborne Assault"
Team China ranked first in the relay race event Thursday at the International Army Games 2018 "Seaborne Assault."
2018-08-09 -
Chinese naval hospital ship Ark Peace concludes visit to Fiji
The Chinese naval hospital ship Ark Peace left the Fijian capital city of Suva on Thursday after wrapping up an eight-day good-will visit to the South Pacific island nation.
2018-08-09 -
Mattis: look forward to Chinese defense minister's visit to US
The US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said on Tuesday that he looked forward to hosting General Wei Fenghe, Chinese Minister of National Defense, in America this year and hoped the two sides could go further with the talks conducted in Beijing.
2018-08-09 -
PLA Daily: What's the purpose of US holding talks with Afghan Taliban?
Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Chief Executive, confirmed Monday that the United States has recently sent representatives to hold the first direct talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha, Qatar.
2018-08-09 -
Government plan encourages retired soldiers to start small businesses
Reemployment and welfare of veterans came under the spotlight recently after 12 government bodies, including the Ministry of Veteran Affairs, jointly issued a document in early August to implement better treatment for retired soldiers.
2018-08-09 -
Veterans return to Putian for PLA anniversary
A group of over 50 veterans revisited the Putian Border Defence Detachment of the Chinese Armed Police Force where they had previously served on Aug 4, to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the founding of People's Liberation Army.
2018-08-09 -
Chinese naval hospital ship offers free medical services to Fijian islanders
A medical team from the visiting Chinese naval hospital ship Ark Peace was transported on Tuesday by a naval helicopter to Vatulele to offer free medical services to the islanders, who spoke highly of the Chinese military doctors' services.
2018-08-09 -
Veterans return to Putian for PLA anniversary
A group of over 50 veterans revisited the Putian Border Defence Detachment of the Chinese Armed Police Force where they had previously served on Aug. 4, to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the founding of the PLA.
2018-08-09 -
PLA Daily: US-Iran confrontation poses huge threat to regional security
The US' failure to keep its promise on the Iranian nuclear deal and sanctions against Iran will exacerbate the anti-American sentiments of the Iranian people, and push various parties in Iran to give firmer support to a hard-line diplomacy.
2018-08-08 -
Ankara and Beijing deepen military ties
Relations of the two countries are developing favorably. Turkey's central corridor strategy that aims at linking Europe to Central Asia and to Afghanistan, Pakistan and China matches with China's Belt and Road initiative
2018-08-08 -
Int'l Army Games: Chefs shoot to kill then sautee a surprise
Teams from 12 countries are battling it out in the Field Kitchen round of the International Army Games, an event that has seen countries from all over the world pitch their armies in an "Olympics-style" contest.
2018-08-08 -
US' $800 million unmanned underwater project clearly targets China
The Defense Department of the US has awarded a nearly $800 million contract to research and develop underwater drones, Stars and Stripes reported on Monday. The news unveiled the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the US huge unmanned underwater system program.
2018-08-08 -
China sets up its 2nd peacekeeping helicopter detachment to Sudan
China's second peacekeeping helicopter detachment, which will be deployed to the UN peacekeeping mission area in Darfur, Sudan, was established at an army aviation brigade of the PLA 81st Group Army on Tuesday morning.
2018-08-08 -
Fiji prime minister highly praises hospital ship Peace Ark's second visit
Fiji Prime Minister Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama boarded the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark (Hull 866) to visit medical staff and attend a deck reception on August 6.
2018-08-07 -
ASEAN, China joint maritime drill "important": Philippine FM
The plan of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to conduct a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea "is very important" to the region, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said on Tuesday.
2018-08-07 -
Chinese, Belarusian special operations forces commence joint training
Chinese and Belarusian special operations forces commenced the joint training entitled “Eagle Assault 2018” at a comprehensive training base attached to the Northern Theater Command of the Chinese PLA in Jinan City of east China's Shandong Province on the morning of August 5, 2018.
2018-08-07 -
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.
2018-08-07 -
China wins unmanned ground platform system championship in Cairo
After four days of intense competition at the 3rd UMSIC held in Cairo, Egypt, the team from the NUDT of the Chinese PLA won the championship of the unmanned ground platform system on July 31.
2018-08-07 -
Xi calls for promotion of patriotism, dedication
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts in promoting the patriotism and dedication demonstrated by a late militia member who spent 32 years guarding an island post.
2018-08-06 -
ASEAN-China single draft draws a future of peace & cooperation in S. China Sea
China and ASEAN countries have the ability to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and have the wisdom to arrive at a set of regional rules of conduct that all stakeholders will observe.
2018-08-07 -
Superfast aircraft test a 'success'
China has successfully developed and tested a cutting-edge hypersonic aircraft that rides its own shock waves, according to the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics in Beijing.
2018-08-06 -
Chinese Navy commissions JL-10H advanced trainers
China’s PLAN commissioned Hongdu JL-10H advanced trainers in a ceremony at Naval Aeronautical University.
2018-08-06 -
Destroyer Haikou protects global waterways and China’s sovereignty, builds ties with rest of the world
The slogan on the main road of a training camp for the PLA South China Sea Fleet reads "No fear of fierce storms, bloodshed, sacrifice or enemies."
2018-08-06 -
6th Chinese peacekeeping force to Mali passes UN equipment inspection again
From August 1to 3 in Mali, local time, three detachments of the 6th Chinese peacekeeping force to Mali successfully passed the equipment inspection organized by the MINUSMA for the second time.
2018-08-06 -
17th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon passes UN equipment inspection
From August 1 to 3, local time, three detachments of the 17th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon passed the UN equipment inspection with high standards for the first time since their deployment to the mission area.
2018-08-06 -
Cutting edge hypersonic aircraft test a success
China has successfully developed and tested a cutting-edge waverider hypersonic aircraft, according to the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics in Beijing.
2018-08-05 -
Is Int'l Army Games an opportunity for China to sell weapons?
It is normal for high-performance Chinese equipment in competitions to be favored by other countries. This is an accepted international practice, whether they are military competitions, aerobatic flight at an air show, or even a special firepower demonstration.
2018-08-03 -
China ranked highest in "Seaborne Assault" survival trail event
Team China Friday ranked the highest in the survival trail event of the International Army Games 2018 "Seaborne Assault."
2018-08-03 -
Indian, Chinese army officers meet on PLA Day
The Ceremonial BPM on the occasion of ‘China’s People’s Liberation Army Day’ was conducted on Wednesday at the Chinese BPM hut of Chushul-Moldo Meeting Point of Eastern Ladakh.
2018-08-03 -
Nigeria, China To Strengthen Military, Security Ties
China is committed to strengthening military and security cooperation with Nigeria in line with the principle of mutual assistance, a senior military official has said.
2018-08-03 -
Philippines amenable to China's proposal excluding US from joint military exercises
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the United States might only be left “out of place” if China wants to build stronger relations with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
2018-08-03