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President Xi Jinping delivers New Year speech
President Xi hailed China's achievements in 2018, saying the past year has been a full one, and that the Chinese people approached it with steadfast determination.
2018-12-31 -
Japan's two strategic documents cross the exclusive defense policy bottom line
Japan has taken a further step toward its goal of becoming a military power and we cannot neglect the effect on the regional and international security situation.
2018-12-28 -
10 years of China's Gulf of Aden journey: A global player with more responsibility
This Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Navy's participation in anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.
2018-12-28 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Dec. 27
A nation builds itself through hardships and a military steels itself through adversities. The Chinese military will never stop its reform and opening up. And the door will open even wider.
2018-12-27 -
100th Wing Loong armed reconnaissance drone to be delivered to international client
China's State-owned arms company AVIC announced on Tuesday that it is about to deliver the 100th made-for-export Wing Loong drone, as the company expects to produce 100 high-end drones per year by 2025.
2018-12-27 -
Russia-US ties hard to mend with constant conflicts
The US doesn't tend to reach any new agreements on resolving major issues with Russia in order to maintain "the dominance of the United States in the world order".
2018-12-27 -
US cuts troops in Africa to shift anti-terrorism responsibilities and risks to its African partners
Not only has Trump never visited Africa since he took office, but he also intends to cut aid to Africa by a large margin.
2018-12-27 -
China's 30th and 31st naval escort taskforces join forces in Gulf of Aden
On the morning of December 24, the 31st Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in the waters at the eastern Gulf of Aden as scheduled after an uninterrupted voyage of 15 days and nights, where it met the 30th escort taskforce.
2018-12-26 -
China, India resume annual counter-terrorism exercise amid improved military trust
The joint Hand-in-Hand 2018 China-India counter-terrorism exercise concluded in a great success on December 22.
2018-12-25 -
China, India conclude joint anti-terrorism drill
A joint anti-terrorism training drill between the Chinese and Indian armies concluded Saturday in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, a military source said Sunday.
2018-12-24 -
Chinese, ROK's peacekeepers to Lebanon conduct medical exchange
The medical detachment of the 17th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon and the medical detachment of the Republic of Korea's peacekeeping force held discussions along with medical service work based on actual combat needs on Dec. 21.
2018-12-24 -
Lightweight drone performed well in maiden flight: experts
The lightweight fuselage gives the new Wing Loong I-D drone a significant boost in operating endurance, payload and service ceiling Chinese experts noted on Monday after China's first multi-purpose drone for export that uses a composite material structure successfully completed its maiden flight.
2018-12-25 -
China welcomes truce between Myanmar military and armed groups
China has expressed support for the announcement of Myanmar's ethnic armed groups and the military to have ceasefire and suspend all military actions in northern Myanmar.
2018-12-25 -
Ultrafast anti-ship missiles offered for sale
China is promoting an ultrafast anti-ship ballistic missile, said to be the first of its kind in the international market, to buyers seeking a reliable and affordable deterrence against threats from the sea.
2018-12-25 -
China's new generator unit to power all-electric warships
China has developed its most powerful steam turbo generator unit, which military analysts said may provide a solution to the huge demand for electricity required by electromagnetic catapults on China's future aircraft carriers and electromagnetic railguns on future destroyers.
2018-12-26 -
China exports 100 unmanned aircraft Wing Loong
The producer of China's domestically-developed Wing Loong on Tuesday delivered the 100th unmanned aerial system (UAS) for export.
2018-12-26 -
PLA Daily: Balancing interests behind US troops' withdrawal from Syria
On December 19, the White House said the estimated 2,000 US troops are being withdrawn from Syria since the extremist organization, the IS in Syria had been "defeated".
2018-12-24 -
Pak Navy Frigates project’s steel cutting ceremony held in China
Steel cutting ceremony of first war ship of Type 054 A/P Frigates Project being built for Pakistan Navy was held at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard China.
2018-12-24 -
Memories of Chinese military on world stage in 2018
In 2018, the Chinese military frequently appeared on the international stage with a more confident and open posture.
2018-12-21 -
China modifies criteria for assessing veterans for job placement
A new set of criteria for assessing veterans for job placement came into effect earlier this month, putting more weight on military personnel's performance and contribution in war preparation and combat.
2018-12-22 -
PLA Macao Garrison marks 19th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland
The PLA Macao Garrison held flag-raising ceremonies at the New Port barracks in Macao and Zhengling barracks in Zhuhai to celebrate the 19th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the establishment of the PLA Macao Garrison on Thursday morning.
2018-12-21 -
China-aided hydrographic survey vessel handed over to Fijian Navy
A China-aided hydrographic survey vessel was handed over Friday to the Fijian Navy, witnessed by representatives from both countries.
2018-12-21 -
UNMISS Sector Juba commander visits Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion
The Sector Juba commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) visited the 5th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) for the first time on December 19.
2018-12-21 -
China, Russia to boost military cooperation
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe met with Deputy Defense Minister of the Russian Federation and Chief of Main Directorate for Political-Military Affairs of the Russian Armed Forces Andrey Kartapolov in Beijing Thursday.
2018-12-20 -
China, Vietnam wrap up 25th joint patrol in Beibu Gulf
The 25th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf between the Chinese and Vietnamese navies has been successfully concluded. China and Vietnam each assigned two naval vessels to participate in the joint patrol.
2018-12-20 -
Will Russia and Japan sign peace treaty only if US troops withdraw from Japan?
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on December 13 that the Memorandum from the Soviet Government to the Government of Japan (1960)needs to be taken into account in any peace treaty talks between Moscow and Japan.
2018-12-20 -
China, Myanmar hold diplomacy, defense consultation
China and Myanmar on Tuesday held their fourth round of diplomacy and defense consultations in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, exchanging views on the situation in northern Myanmar.
2018-12-19 -
Unease as Japan unveils defense plan
Tokyo's approval of a new defense plan for the next five years, which outlines China as a "potential threat", was strongly opposed by Beijing and criticized by experts who said it may increase instability in Northeast Asia.
2018-12-20 -
China's next-generation destroyer undergoes high-speed trial run
China's domestically made 10,000-ton class missile destroyer Type 055 recently underwent a high-speed test run, leading Chinese naval experts to believe the vessel has completed most of its trials.
2018-12-19 -
Nation helps veterans find civilian jobs
Several local governments have adopted measures to help veterans land jobs, following the central government's promise of an all-out effort to boost their well-being.
2018-12-19 -
Popular Chinese drone CH-4 to upgrade engine
The Chinese CH-4, one of the best-selling armed reconnaissance drones on the international market, will be fitted with a new and stronger engine that would allow it to fly higher than the world's highest peak.
2018-12-19 -
China marks 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up
China held a grand gathering Tuesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up, a great revolution that has changed the destiny of the Chinese nation and also influenced the world.
2018-12-18 -
Chinese armed forces develop to better safeguard peace and security: expert
The development of the Chinese armed forces is to forge a sword of peace to better safeguard China’s security environment, and maintain the world peace and development.
2018-12-18 -
China-India joint army exercise enters tactical coordination phase
The China-India "Hand-in-Hand 2018" joint counter-terrorism training entered its sixth day on December 16.The joint drills shifted from individual subject to coordinated tactical command.
2018-12-18 -
PLA Daily: US new sanctions against DPRK demonstrate lack of mutual trust
The US and the DPRK need to point themselves in the right direction and show sincerity to improve bilateral relations. In view that the two sides already lack mutual trust, vacillating attitudes can only make the situation worse.
2018-12-18 -
Xi calls for continuous efforts to deliver on people's aspirations for better life
The people-oriented approach must be adhered to and efforts should be made to keep delivering on the people's aspirations for a better life, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday at a gathering celebrating the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up.
2018-12-18 -
Xi summarizes achievements of China's 40-year reform, opening-up
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday summed up the great achievements of the country's reform and opening-up at a gathering celebrating the 40th anniversary of the landmark drive.
2018-12-18 -
China's development promotes world peace, development: Xi
China's development over the past 40 years has effectively served the cause of world peace and development, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
2018-12-18 -
China's National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims draws Int'l attention
On China's fifth National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims, China organized a national memorial ceremony and relevant activities calling for keeping history in mind and cherishing peace, which drew wide attention from the international community.
2018-12-18 -
China aids an office and auditorium complex to Sri Lanka Military Academy
The handover ceremony of the office and auditorium complex of the Sri Lankan Military Academy was held in Diyatalawa, a former garrison town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka on December 15,local time.
2018-12-17