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Chinese military recruits university students
China will recruit better-educated university students for army this year to strengthen army forces, according to a national conscription tele-conference.
2019-05-01 -
Russian vessels arrive in Qingdao for joint exercise with Chinese navy
Russian naval vessels arrived in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Monday to participate in the Sino-Russian "Joint Sea-2019" exercise.
2019-04-30 -
World's first Military World Games Village completed in Wuhan
The construction of 2019 Military World Games village has been completed and accepted in Wuhan on Monday. The village which will be put into service, is so far the first one specially built for Military World Games.
2019-04-30 -
16th Defense Ministers' Meeting of SCO Member States held in Bishkek
The 16th Defense Ministers' Meeting of the SCO Member States was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday. Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
2019-04-30 -
Xi: Chinese youth of new era should bear responsibilities of times
The ceremony marking the centenary of the May Fourth Movement has begun at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.
2019-04-30 -
SCO important to world peace, development: Chinese official
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has made important contributions to promoting world peace and development as well as safeguarding international fairness and justice, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.
2019-05-01 -
Kyrgyz President meets with Chinese Defense Minister
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday.
2019-04-30 -
China-Russia joint maritime exercise kicks off and displays deep mutual trust
From April 29 to May 4, 2019, the Chinese and Russian navies would hold a joint military exercise code-named “Joint Sea 2019” in the sea areas and airspace near Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
2019-04-29 -
Pakistan navy chief visits Chinese shipyards
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasivisited Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai and the Wuhan Shuangliu Base of Wuchang Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., and met with heads of the relevant Chinese shipbuilding corporations.
2019-04-29 -
China improves retired soldiers' welfare
China has released a guideline on solving the difficulties faced by some retired soldiers' in securing social insurance coverage.
2019-04-29 -
China develops unique heat-resistant material for hypersonic aircraft
Chinese scientists have developed a new heat-resistant material for hypersonic aircraft which can endure over 3,000 C from friction caused by a Mach 5-20 flight within the atmosphere.
2019-04-29 -
China to hold gathering to mark centenary of May Fourth Movement
China will hold a gathering to mark the centenary of the May Fourth Movement at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
2019-04-29 -
Chinese frigate leaves for ROK and Singapore to take part in live-fire exercise
In the afternoon of April 26, 2019, Chinese Type 054 frigate Xiangtan set sail from a military port in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province in East China, for a live-fire exercise in waters near the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Singapore.
2019-04-28 -
China concludes joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries
China concluded a joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries on Friday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily reported Saturday.
2019-04-27 -
Chinese frigate leaves for international live-fire exercise
Chinese frigate Xiangtan set sail from a military port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, Friday for an international live-fire exercise in waters near the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Singapore.
2019-04-27 -
High-level naval symposium concludes in Qingdao
A high-level symposium has concluded in east China's port city of Qingdao, as part of the multinational naval events marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.
2019-04-27 -
Xi underlines high-quality development of Belt and Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for joint efforts of all parties to promote high-quality development of the Belt and Road.
2019-04-27 -
Xi opens up new horizons for high-quality B&R cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced a package of proposals to advance high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) at a key forum widely considered a milestone in promoting win-win cooperation.
2019-04-27 -
Opening Ceremony of "Joint Maritime Drill 2019" Held in Qingdao
On the evening of April 25, the opening ceremony of the China-Southeast Asian countries "Joint Maritime Drill 2019" was held in Qingdao, eastern China's Shandong Province. Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong, Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech.
2019-04-26 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Apr. 25
The PLA's training and exercises are aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintaining peace and stability across the Straits, and protecting common interests of the compatriots across the straits.
2019-04-25 -
China, Russia to increase capabilities to jointly deal with security threats: Chinese defense minister
China and Russia will cooperate on an array of major strategic projects and increase capabilities to jointly cope with security threats and challenges, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe said Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China to commission first Type 055 guided missile destroyer
The Nanchang, China's first Type 055 guided missile destroyer, will soon be put into commission in the People's Liberation Army Navy, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China conducts joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries
China is conducting a joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries from Wednesday to Friday, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China willing to enhance defense exchanges with Japan
China-Japan defense exchanges and cooperation are important components of bilateral relations, a Ministry of National Defense spokesperson said Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China, Russia to hold simulated anti-missile drill
China and Russia will hold their third joint anti-missile drill based on computer simulations in Russia this year, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China, Germany to hold joint exercise
China and German will hold the second medical service training exercise, a Ministry of National Defense spokesperson said Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China, Russia to conduct joint naval exercise
The Chinese and Russian navies will conduct a joint exercise from April 29 to May 4, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
2019-04-26 -
China voices fierce opposition to US arms deal with Taiwan
China resolutely oppose the recent $500 million military deal between the United States and Taiwan, calling the move "a complete mistake" and "very dangerous", a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 -
Role of aircraft carrier Liaoning shifts from training to combat: executive officer
Originally designated a training and test ship, China's first aircraft carrier the Liaoning is starting to play a combat role following recent modifications and intensive training exercises, the vessel's executive officer revealed amid the celebrations of the PLA Navy's 70th anniversary.
2019-04-25 -
Long March5B carrier rocket is expected to make maiden flight in first half of 2020
The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said on Tuesday the Long March 5B carrier rocket is expected to make its maiden flight in the first half of 2020.
2019-04-24 -
China debuts most powerful destroyer in celebrations
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy celebrated its 70th anniversary Tuesday afternoon in Qingdao by holding a grand maritime parade, which featured China's latest and most powerful destroyer, the Type 055, for the first time.
2019-04-24 -
Naval parade marking Chinese navy's 70th anniversary concludes
A grand naval parade concluded on Tuesday afternoon in waters off east China's port city of Qingdao, after the reviewing ship sailed past the last visiting foreign vessel.
2019-04-23 -
Chinese military launches examination training session 2019 for recruitment of public civilian personnel
Recently, the training session for examiners of the 2019 PLA public civilian personnel recruitment examination has been smoothly concluded. Over 200 people from 12 military institution attended the training program.
2019-04-23 -
Multinational naval events kick off to mark Chinese navy anniversary
Addressing the opening ceremony, Commander of the PLA Navy Shen Jinlong said the events are organized to strengthen exchanges and promote mutual trust and cooperation between the navies of different countries.
2019-04-23 -
World-class PLA Navy is emerging
The PLA Navy has made tremendous strides over the past few years in transforming itself into a world-class force under guidance and instructions from President Xi Jinping, according to top Navy commanders.
2019-04-23 -
Marking 70th anniversary, Chinese navy an indispensable force to maintain world peace
Seven decades after its founding, the PLA Navy has developed into a strategic force consisting of five services and with both nuclear and conventional weapons, playing an important role in safeguarding world peace.
2019-04-23 -
Military music display held for Chinese navy's 70th anniversary
A joint military music display was held Monday afternoon in east China's coastal city of Qingdao to celebrate the People's Liberation Army Navy's 70th founding anniversary.
2019-04-23 -
Art delegation of China's PLA performs in DPRK to celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
An art delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from Wednesday to Monday and gave performances to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
2019-04-23 -
Xi proposes building maritime community with shared future
Chinese President and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping Tuesday proposed building a maritime community with a shared future.
2019-04-23 -
Xi boards destroyer for naval parade
Chinese President and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping boarded the destroyer Xining on Tuesday afternoon after inspecting the honor guards of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy at a pier in the city of Qingdao.
2019-04-23