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Xi urges higher-level Asia-Pacific cooperation as mankind at historical crossroads
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on APEC economies to bring their cooperation to a higher level based on a keen appreciation of the trend of the world and its economy.
2018-11-18 -
Chinese defense minister meets senior military officers from Myanmar, Thailand
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe on Friday met with Myanmar's Defense Services Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win and the Royal Thai Navy commander Adm Luechai Ruddit respectively in Beijing.
2018-11-17 -
PLA, US troops find 'common bond'in weeklong disaster response drill
Last week's US-China Disaster Management Exchange, which concluded on Saturday, boosted military-to-military dialogue between the two countries and will continue to help improve disaster response and rescue capabilities, military officials from both countries said.
2018-11-19 -
Chinese, U.S. militaries end disaster management exchange in Nanjing
Military personnel from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Saturday ended the Disaster Management Exchange 2018 in Nanjing, eastern China's Jiangsu Province.
2018-11-18 -
China-American troops share disaster training
The US-China Disaster Management Exchange drew to a close on Saturday in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, after military delegations from both countries trained together in disaster relief work.
2018-11-19 -
Minesweepers complete demining mission in Guangxi section along China-Vietnam border
A border defense brigade of the army under the PLA Southern Theater Command has successfully completed the mine sweeping operations at the last minefield along the China-Vietnam border in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
2018-11-16 -
Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Ecuador on humanitarian mission
China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark sailed into Ecuador's western port of Guayaquil on Thursday for an eight-day stay to provide free medical service to locals.
2018-11-16 -
Chinese peacekeepers to Sudan awarded UN Peace Medal
All 225 peacekeepers of the 14th Chinese peacekeeping engineer detachment to Darfur in Sudan were awarded the UN Peace Medals in a medal-awarding ceremony held on Thursday at a Chinese camp in El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan.
2018-11-16 -
Commentary: US media hype up Chinese military expansion into space to back up US establishment of Space Force
An investigation found that this is a misunderstanding of the PLA Air Force's strategy of "building integrated air and space capability and having balanced strength in defensive and offensive operations."
2018-11-16 -
China, Pacific island countries lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and eight Pacific island countries' leaders and officials met in the PNG capital on Friday.
2018-11-17 -
Nepal-China defense cooperation builds on momentum
Nepal and China have witnessed growing defense cooperation, with the latter increasing financial support to enhance the professionalism and capacity of Nepali soldiers.
2018-11-16 -
U.S. Army participates in 14th annual Disaster Management Exchange in Nanjing, China
Soldiers from U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the People's Republic of China People's Liberation Army (PLA) will participate in a Disaster Management Exchange (DME) in Nanjing, China from Nov. 13-18.
2018-11-16 -
Aircraft carrier-based helicopter supports jets in night combat
China's aircraft carrier-based helicopter pilots are well-trained for search and rescue missions during both day and night in case a fighter jet fails to land properly on the flight deck, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) newspaper reported on Wednesday.
2018-11-16 -
China to boost cooperation with India, Mongolia: defense minister
State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe met with Indian Defense Secretary Sanjay Mitra and State Secretary of the Mongolin Ministry of Defense Khalzankhuu Batbileg in Beijing Thursday.
2018-11-15 -
US-China Disaster Management Exchange 2018 kicks off
The opening ceremony of the US-China Disaster Management Exchange 2018 was held at an engineering brigade of the army under the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday morning.
2018-11-15 -
J-20 now capable of aerial refueling
China's most advanced stealth fighter jet, the J-20, is now ready for aerial refueling operations that will help the jet reach farther targets, as national television showcased the aircraft's embedded refueling probe on Tuesday.
2018-11-15 -
Chinese villager awarded for reporting foreign submersible vessel
A villager, surnamed Yang, in Yaodong Village of Xiaguan Town of Cangnan County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, received a special reward for reporting information about a suspicious submersible vessel.
2018-11-14 -
Xi underlines reform on military policy and institution
President Xi Jinping has highlighted the significance and urgency of pushing forward reform on military policy and institution to build a socialist system of military policy and institution with Chinese characteristics.
2018-11-14 -
President urges reform in military
President Xi Jinping has called for the military to reform its policy system to form a solid foundation in order to build a world-class force.
2018-11-15 -
"European army" dream is perfect, but reality is cruel
“Only by building a true European army can the EU defend itself...without having to rely wholly on the United States.” French President Emmanuel Macron called for the creation of a “European army” once again on November 6.
2018-11-15 -
DPRK condemns resumption of ROK-US military exercises
Analysts believe that the ROK and the US intend to use these drills to pressure the DPRK into taking more practical actions in negotiations on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
2018-11-14 -
India, China take measured steps to strengthen military ties, enhance exchanges
India and China, who share a disputed border and a history of hostility between them, have agreed to expand bilateral exchanges involving top generals as well as young army officers in a bid to strengthen communication between their armies.
2018-11-15 -
PLA Xinjiang troops upgrade training to boost counter-terror, border patrol efforts
A Chinese army aviation brigade stationed in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has upgraded its training in high-altitude and in adverse weather, a move that experts say will facilitate counter-terrorism and border patrol missions under extreme conditions.
2018-11-14 -
Movement laid foundation for military-civilian integration
Mianyang's reputation as a leader in science and technology has grown in recent years, but the city's involvement in the sector actually stretches back decades.
2018-11-14 -
Chinese peacekeepers leave for South Sudan on one-year mission
A contingent of 180 Chinese peacekeepers left Zhengzhou, the capital city of central China's Henan Province, for South Sudan on Monday night on a one-year mission.
2018-11-14 -
Air show highlights Zhuhai's potential for innovation
At the recent China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, a lineup of state-of-the-art products independently developed by Zhuhai companies was shown to the assembled visitors from around the world, ranging from satellites to large aircraft and unmanned surface vehicles.
2018-11-14 -
What's NATO's intention to hold Anakonda-2018 military drill?
In addition to maintaining deterrence against Russia, this military exercise also helps explore measures to further deploy troops in Poland and the Baltic countries from the perspective of the NATO's military deployment.
2018-11-13 -
US-China Disaster Management Exchange 2018 kicks off in Nanjing
Chinese and the US armed forces started the US-China Disaster Management Exchange 2018 on Monday in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province.
2018-11-13 -
China's peacekeeping helicopter detachment to Sudan passes UN equipment verification
China's second peacekeeping helicopter detachment to Darfur in Sudan passed the fourth-quarter equipment verification organized by the African UNAMID on November 11, local time.
2018-11-13 -
PLA Air Force plans expansion into space to modernize capability
The PLA Air Force intends to expand its presence into space as part of its plan to become a world-class force, a senior officer said on Sunday.
2018-11-13 -
Airshow China 2018 closed in Zhuhai
The 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition closed in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Sunday afternoon.
2018-11-12 -
Chinese military conducts helicopter medical evacuation training in Djibouti
A Z-9 shipboard helicopter landed on the airport of the Chinese PLA support base in Djibouti on Tuesday morning, marking new breakthrough of China's first overseas base in supporting the escort missions in Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.
2018-11-12 -
Visiting Chinese defense minister honors US Flying Tigers' veterans
The visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe met with Flying Tigers' veterans and their relatives in Washington on Saturday.
2018-11-12 -
Top-level defense meeting 'positive, frank, constructive'
Defense chiefs of China and the United States highlighted efforts to enhance cooperation and avoid confrontation in a “positive, frank and constructive” discussion at the Pentagon on Friday.
2018-11-13 -
Engine technology puts China in global top flight
China has mastered a field of cutting-edge aviation technology that is currently dominated by the United States and Russia, which is expected to give the nation's fighter jets better combat capability.
2018-11-12 -
China announces roadmap for building stronger modern air force
The Chinese Air Force on Sunday announced a roadmap for building a stronger modern air force in three steps.
2018-11-12 -
Chinese air force to recruit 40 female student pilots in 2019
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force is to recruit 40 female student pilots nationwide in 2019, according to its recruitment bureau.
2018-11-11 -
Big deals inked at Airshow China
Deals worth more than 21.2 billion U.S. dollars have been signed at the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China).
2018-11-11 -
China, U.S. highlight cooperation at new round of diplomatic, security dialogue
Senior Chinese and U.S. officials on Friday said the two countries have vast room for cooperation and they should work jointly to enhance cooperation on trade, military, law enforcement, and counter-terrorism, among others.
2018-11-10 -
Chinese defense minister Wei Fenghe meets with Pentagon chief Mattis
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe and U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis met here Friday afternoon to discuss bilateral and miliary-to-military ties.
2018-11-10