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Chinese peacekeeping engineers to Sudan awarded UN Peace Medal
A total of 225 members of the 15th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Darfur was awarded the UN Peace Medals of Honor and was commended by the UN and the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) on July 30, 2020.
2020-08-04 19:19 -
Flood relief missions demonstrate strong PLA logistic support capability
Severe floods have occurred in southern China since July, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and the Chinese military has actively participated in the flood prevention and relief work in areas where they are stationed.
2020-08-04 19:12 -
Chinese paratroopers to participate in IAG 2020 competition
A team of 32 Chinese paratroopers will set off for Russia to take part in the Airborne Platoon contest of International Army Games 2020 on August 5, with a departure ceremony held in Hubei province on Monday.
2020-08-04 18:49 -
PLA fighter jet breaks flight duration record in first 10-hour patrol mission to South China Sea
By having a Su-30 fighter jet completing a 10-hour armed patrol mission to the most remote islands and reefs of the South China Sea, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force recently broke its record on flight duration in a single sortie by a fighter jet.
2020-08-04 20:09 -
China urges U.S. to withdraw Xinjiang-related sanctions
China on Monday urged the United States to immediately withdraw its wrong decision of imposing sanctions on the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and two relevant officials, vowing to "resolutely fight back" if the U.S. side is bent on behaving like this.
2020-08-04 01:10 -
Moments from strengthening Chinese military
China's Army Day falls on Aug. 1. As the top commander, President Xi Jinping has been leading efforts to modernize national defense and the armed forces, and turn the People's Liberation Army (PLA) into world-class forces.
2020-08-03 11:23 -
China-Kazakhstan military cooperation fruitful: ambassador
Cooperation between the armed forces of China and Kazakhstan is developing steadily in a healthy and reliable manner, which corresponds to the comprehensiveness and strategic importance of bilateral relations, Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Zhang Xiao told Kazakh media on Saturday.
2020-08-03 11:08 -
Recommended candidates for China's highest state honors released for public opinions
China on Monday released a list of recommended candidates for highest state honors, and invited public opinions about it, according to a working committee on the Party and state medals and honorary titles.
2020-08-03 18:42 -
China's BeiDou navigation system contributes to flood control
China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has played a significant role in the country's flood-control operations, said BDS Spokesperson Ran Chengqi on Monday.
2020-08-04 15:03 -
Beidou satellites to stay ahead of game
Designers of China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System will keep upgrading software on Beidou satellites to improve their capabilities and maintain technological advantages, according to a key figure in this program.
2020-08-03 18:46 -
Chinese military: on guard for peace
The PLA, ever developing and modernizing, has not only been standing guard for the security and well-being of the Chinese people, but also contributing to regional and global peace and security.
2020-08-03 11:10 -
Military honing its capability to triumph in battle
As a major power, the Chinese military has actively fulfilled its international responsibilities and is willing to promote international military cooperation in the new era and strive to contribute to building a world of lasting peace and security.
2020-08-03 11:31 -
Building stronger defense crucial goal
To develop socialism with Chinese characteristics and realize the great national rejuvenation, efforts must be made to strengthen coordination between economic development and efforts to build a strong military, Xi said.
2020-08-03 11:36 -
Central Military Commission urges study of third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China"
The general office of the Central Military Commission has issued a circular requiring the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force to earnestly study the newly published third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China."
2020-08-03 11:27 -
PLA Army sets off for Russia for International Army Games 2020
The first batch of contestants from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army set off for Moscow, Russia for the International Army Games 2020 on Saturday.
2020-08-02 01:02 -
Mars probe makes 1st mid-course correction maneuverd
China's Tianwen 1 Mars probe carried out its first mid-course correction maneuver on Sunday morning, according to the China National Space Administration.
2020-08-02 15:18 -
Graphics: China's military reform in past 5 years
Here is a quick look on several key issues concerning the military reform, which has been described as the "most wide-ranging and ambitious restructuring since 1949."
2020-08-01 18:24 -
Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on July 30
With the approval of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the PLA Army and Air Force will send service members to Russia to participate in the International Army Games (IAG) 2020, which will be held from August 23 to September 5.
2020-08-01 22:28 -
Xi stresses modernization of national defense, armed forces
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed advancing the modernization of the national defense and armed forces.
2020-08-01 00:12 -
Xi officially announces commissioning of BDS-3 navigation system
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, officially announced the commissioning of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Friday.
2020-07-31 22:56 -
Chinese military releases recruitment videos for 2020
According to the recruiting office of the Ministry of National Defense(MND) of the People's Republic of China, the recruitment videos for 2020 were officially released on July 30, appealing for young people to join the Chinese military.
2020-07-31 20:15 -
Chinese cities publish army recruiting publicity video ads ahead of Army Day, draw fans
China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday released a military recruitment video for 2020, showcasing the country's military capability and its armed forces, domestically developed weapons and aircraft, which has already racked up millions of views on social media.
2020-07-31 09:09 -
China honors "Most Beautiful Military Personnel of New Era"
Chinese authorities have honored 13 military officers and soldiers as "the Most Beautiful Military Personnel of the New Era."
2020-07-31 15:24 -
Sri Lanka-China bonds enhanced by military university alumni association
Sri Lanka-China mutual cooperation was emphasized at the inauguration of the country's first-ever association for Sri Lankan alumni of the People's Liberation Army National Defence University (PLA NDU) in Colombo on Thursday.
2020-08-01 17:15 -
China launches university-based veterans think tank
A university-based research center on veterans' ideological and political buildup and the protection of their rights has been established in China.
2020-07-31 16:11 -
Xi Jinping envisions world-class Chinese army in new era
Over the past few years, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has reshaped the PLA and is leading it to become a world-class military force.
2020-07-31 00:20 -
Chinese armed forces rush to flood control after fight against epidemic: Spokesperson
PLA and armed police troops with a total of 725,000 person-time have participated in battling floods in southern China as of July 28 since the flood season this year, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) at a regular press conference in Beijing on July 30.
2020-07-30 18:46 -
Chinese military to participate in International Army Game 2020: Spokesperson
The Chinese PLA Army and Air Force will send troops to Russia to participate in the International Army Games 2020 held from August 23 to September 5, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.
2020-07-30 18:29 -
China's Tibet military command conducts high-altitude artillery training
China's Tibet military command recently conducted artillery exercises in high-altitude areas to test the army's long-range precision strikes and fire-assault capabilities in plateau environments, said Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, on Thursday.
2020-07-31 08:08 -
PLA conducts 'high-intensity exercises' in South China Sea
The naval aviation units of the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducted routine exercises in the South China Sea that improved pilots' combat techniques and overall all-weather fighting capability of the units, a military spokesman said on Thursday.
2020-07-30 19:31 -
Chinese and Indian border troops are gradually disengaging from contact: Spokesperson
China and India have conducted effective communication and coordination through both diplomatic and military channels since the clash at the Galwan Valley region. At present, the situation in this region tends toward de-escalation, and the disengagement between the border troops of the two countries is gradually carried forward.
2020-07-30 19:07 -
China, ASEAN countries explore int'l military cooperation under normalized pandemic situation
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the defense departments and militaries of China and the ASEAN countries have maintained close communication and coordination, exploring exchanges and cooperation.
2020-07-30 18:58 -
China to improve welfare for retired military personnel
China will increase pensions and subsidies for disabled military personnel, family members of martyrs and Red Army veterans, according to a statement jointly issued by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
2020-07-31 08:01 -
"Hard-boned" unit awarded honorary title
A company of the 74th Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Wednesday was honored with the title of "role model of the times" in recognition of its outstanding service.
2020-07-30 17:21 -
Last BeiDou satellite starts operation in network
The 55th and last satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has commenced operation in the network after completing in-orbit tests and network access evaluations, according to a statement from China's Satellite Navigation System Management Office Wednesday.
2020-07-30 08:19 -
Xi presents order to promote military officer to rank of general
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), Wednesday presented a certificate of order at a ceremony to promote Xu Zhongbo, political commissar of the Rocket Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, to the rank of general.
2020-07-29 21:24 -
CPC leaders analyze economy, to convene Central Committee plenum in October
The fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.
2020-07-30 20:36 -
PLAN carrier-based fighters complete nighttime buddy refueling in flight
Recently, two J-15 carrier-based fighter jets attached to a ship-borne aviation unit under the PLA Navy (PLAN) have successfully completed the nighttime buddy refueling training in air space, marking a new breakthrough in their all-weather long-range combat capability.
2020-07-29 19:42 -
PLA Air Force holds open day activities in Lhasa
To celebrate the upcoming China's Army Day, the PLA air force's troops in Xizang Autonomous Region holds the third open day activities on Tuesday in Lhasa, attracting thousands of local people from all ethnic groups to take a tour.
2020-07-29 19:19 -
Xi signs order to commend military units, individuals
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to award citations for merit to three military units and five individuals.
2020-07-29 20:02