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Chinese Navy's 70th Anniversary features eye-catching large vessels
April 23, 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's PLA Navy. China will host multinational naval fleet review to commemorate the big date, which will surely make a new history both in scale and form.
2019-04-17 -
Danger never sleeps
According to the latest white paper in 2015, China's navy will be shifting its focus from "inshore defense" to a combined strategy of "inshore defense" and "open seas protection," and is building a multi-functional and efficient maritime combat force structure.
2019-04-17 -
Timeline: 70 years of Chinese navy
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy is celebrating its 70th anniversary on April 23 with a large maritime parade off the coast of Qingdao. But how much do you know about the PLA Navy?
2019-04-17 -
The PLA Navy in 60 seconds: The Surface Force
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy is celebrating its 70th anniversary on April 23 with a large maritime parade off the coast of Qingdao, eastern Shandong Province. But how much do you know about the PLA Navy?
2019-04-17 -
The PLA Navy in 60 seconds: The Submarine Force
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy is celebrating its 70th anniversary on April 23 with a large maritime parade off the coast of Qingdao.
2019-04-17 -
The Jiaolong Commandos
As the Navy's emphasis on amphibious capabilities grows, the Jialong Commandos will be further integrated with other divisions in joint combat operations. The Navy will continue to prioritize the Marine Corps to make it one of the strongest in the world.
2019-04-15 -
The PLA Navy embraces the open sea
In a few days, the PLA Navy will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Qingdao. Naval delegations from more than 60 countries will take part in the grand celebration ceremony, at which the PLA Navy will display its latest achievements.
2019-04-15 -
PLA Navy gears up for equipment, personnel modernization
Experts say that China has adopted a military policy that is defensive in nature and from which it will never deviate, and the build-up of a strong naval force will help the country continuously carry out the defensive strategy and contribute to marine peace.
2019-04-12 -
China's top anti-terror squad shifts training focus from physical to mental
"Devil's Week" has become a tradition for China's armed forces. It usually features high-intensity and high-energy training that aims to strengthen troops' combat ability. But this time, the situation is a little different.
2019-04-11 -
85-year-old veteran keeps promise for 10m donation
Ma Xu, an 85-year-old veteran and China's first female paratrooper, wired the remaining 7 million yuan ($1.04 million) on Monday of a 10 million yuan donation she promised to her hometown in Mulan county of Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
2019-04-11 -
Women taking up all possible roles in PLA operations
Women who are members of the PLA are showing valor and fortitude no less than men, as they are assigned challenging positions including operating tanks and anti-aircraft missiles, flying fighter jets, and as paratroopers and members of special operations.
2019-04-10 -
China's first female paratrooper, 86, donates 10 million yuan to hometown
Ma Xu, China's first female paratrooper, has realized another dream at age 86 by donating 10 million yuan ($1.45 million) of her life savings to her hometown, Mulan County in Heilongjiang Province.
2019-04-10 -
Glorious spirits shine: China's legendary heroes reawaken on big screen
An atmosphere of nostalgia hangs in the air in China this week as the country marks Qingming – a centuries-old festival traditionally observed by tending the graves of the departed and deeply missed, and making offerings to the ancestors.
2019-04-08 -
The dead for the nation remembered
It is not just the dead who are remembered, but also for the living. In 2018, the Ministry of Veteran Affairs was established to provide assistance to veterans.
2019-04-08 -
In solidarity and grief, Chinese fallen soldiers honored in Vietnam
Here in a cemetery in Linh Son commune, Thai Nguyen city, Thai Nguyen province, about 80 km from downtown Hanoi, Vietnam, 139 Chinese martyrs lay resting in eternal peace.
2019-04-05 -
China send more troops to fight forest fires in Shanxi
A forest fire broke out in Qinyuan county, northern China's Shanxi Province on March 29. The Chinese PLA Central Theater Command sent more troops to Qinyuan county in order to help local fire departments to bring the fire under control.
2019-04-04 -
Chinese bid farewell to dead firefighters
A deadly forest fire in Southwest China that claimed the lives of 30 people has been contained and authorities are seeking to honor the victims as martyrs.
2019-04-03 -
Integrity at core of China's modern military
During the seven years I was the spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, I handled topics related to the country's peaceful development and modernization of its defense capabilities almost on a daily basis.
2019-04-03 -
Remembering Chinese hero pilot, 18 years after fatal midair collision
The number "81192" has shown up on many Chinese media outlets on this day every year for 18 years, reminding readers of a name most Chinese people won't and can't forget.
2019-04-02 -
Veterans pay respect at Martyrs Cemetery in Shenyang
Over 190,000 Chinese volunteer soldiers died in the Korean war. Yet 66 years later, remains or possessions of many of the fallen have still not been returned to China.
2019-04-02 -
Wuhan racing to prepare for China's first 'military Olympics'
Wuhan, the host city of the 7th International Military Sports Council Military World Games, has vowed to prepare for a dazzling multisports event.
2019-03-26 -
MONUSCO's first female military observer from China, Major Yang Huan Huan
As military observers, we put together the first-hand information received during the patrol investigations and report them to relevant departments every day. It makes me happy to see how our efforts can help make some difference in the country.
2019-03-21 -
Netizens honor PLA pilots for protecting civilians in fatal crash
Chinese netizens paid their respects to two People's Liberation Army Navy pilots who died in a training accident, as new details showed the two chose not to eject from their jet to steer their plane away from civilians on the ground.
2019-03-19 -
Chinese Navy imprints its escort efforts on embankment of Djibouti
In 2008, a naval graffito was left by a country on the harbor embankment in Djibouti. Since then various navies including the Chinese Navy have followed suit.
2019-03-18 -
China's Navy goes to high seas for peace
"We will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and never seek maritime hegemony," said the deputies and members from the Chinese Navy participating in the "Two Sessions".
2019-03-14 -
Commander Wei Xiaohui to be Chinese Navy's first female warship captain
The story of Wei Huixiao's military career is full of legends: From a well-paid white-collar worker to a naval officer, from an outstanding doctoral student to a commanding officer of a new-type destroyer...
2019-03-08 -
China commemorates military hero Lei Feng's death, spirit of altruism and dedication lives on
It's been said only the good die young. March 5 marks China's national Remembrance Day of Lei Feng, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier, who died when he was only 21.
2019-03-07 -
Women in ethnic costumes patrol Lijiang Ancient Town
On March 19, 2018, the "Women Militia Service Unit" at Lijiang Ancient Town was established under the management of the local military affairs bureau. A week later, the team officially began participating in their daily patrols.
2019-03-06 -
Chinese naval escort taskforce saves sick Chinese fisherman in Arabian Sea
The Comprehensive supply ship Luomahu of the 31st Chinese naval escort taskforce successfully rescued sick fisherman Huang Shunzu of a Fujian-based fishing vessel at 10:20 a.m. on February 27, local time
2019-03-01 -
5G technology features in Military World Games stadium
Among the competition venues built for the 7th Military World Games this coming October, the Dongxihu Sports Center will be the first to be put into use.
2019-02-26 -
PLA undergoes intensive combat trainings in 2019
During peace, training is the only way to keep troops engaged and to ensure their ability to fight a potential battle, a former PLA officer told the Global Times under the condition of anonymity.
2019-02-26 -
Visitors leave notes at Chinese peacekeeping photo exhibition in New York
The photo exhibition themed "CPLA: A Force for World Peace" was launched at the UN headquarters in New York from February 11 to February 22.
2019-02-20 -
Veterans winning fight to start online businesses
Veterans are an important talent pool, and all government and military authorities promote and ensure their welfare when they leave the armed forces. Authorities also offer support and services for veterans looking for work or hoping to start their own businesses.
2019-02-14 -
Celebrating Chinese New Year at the China-Mongolia border
Chinese New Year celebrations are coming to an end and there were a lot of people who worked throughout the festival to make sure it went smoothly and safely, including the soldiers stationed on the border between China and Mongolia.
2019-02-12 -
Chinese soldier lost 2cm height after 17 years' weight-bearing patrol on plateau
Captain Yang Xiangguo has patrolled more than 20,000 kilometers over his 17-year border lifetime. He lost 2 cm height during his service.
2019-02-02 -
Soldiers send Spring Festival greetings home
Holiday shopping for the upcoming Spring Festival, which begins Feb 5, usually is routine for millions of Chinese. But soldiers in Lanzhou, Northwest China's Gansu province, are ditching convention and creating their own gifts for their loved ones.
2019-01-29 -
Military cemeteries envisioned for those who served
China will set up dedicated cemeteries for military personnel and their relatives as a way to honor their service and enhance national identity and pride, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
2019-01-29 -
"Most beautiful veterans" urge ex-service personnel to contribute more to China's development
Five of the "most beautiful veterans" honored for their achievements last year, on Tuesday urged fellow ex-service personnel to contribute more to China's development.
2019-01-23 -
China's first carrier-borne fighter jet pilot dedicated to training pilot teams
It was a dream from childhood to fly into the blue sky for Dai Mingmeng, who became the first Chinese pilot to successfully land on and take off from China's first aircraft carrier, in a J-15 fighter jet in 2012.
2019-01-04 -
Scars of war last decades: unexploded bombs at China’s border with Vietnam
Li Wanyan witnessed the historic moment. She remembered that it was a foggy day and soldiers were walking past the minefield singing a song together. "They risked their lives to protect our safety and I don't know what I can do for them to express my gratitude."
2018-12-07