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'Stay-at-home' taikonaut's dream coming true
After serving as a backup crew member for 24 years, Chinese taikonaut Deng Qingming's dream is finally coming true – he will perform his first space mission onboard the Shenzhou XV spaceship along with two other astronauts on Tuesday.
2022-11-28 23:43 -
PLA hospital ship brings advanced diagnosis and treatment technology to Indonesia
"It is the shared aspiration of all our medical staff to bring China's advanced medical technology, equipment, and concepts abroad and even to the world to provide patients with high-quality and efficient medical services," Guo Zhifu said.
2022-11-18 17:51 -
Baby boy born on Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark
At about 1:00 p.m. on November 13, a baby boy weighing 3.12kg was born on the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark. This is the first baby delivered during the mission codenamed "Mission Harmony-2022", and also the seventh one born on this hospital ship.
2022-11-14 21:11 -
Airshow China 2022: Pilots introduce significance of flight demonstration for real combat
According to Wang Zhen, a pilot of the PLAAF J-20, most of the aerobatic maneuvers during the airshow demonstration are based on the requirements of real combat, and the routine exercise in daily military training. The pilots must be very familiar with the aircraft's performance, and have a clear sense of the surrounding environment, while fully capable of maneuvering the aircraft with full fighting spirit.
2022-11-11 18:34 -
Features of PLA Air Force's equipment at 14th Airshow China
"Compared with previous airshows, this year's exhibiting equipment emphasizes on the fields of information confrontation, situational awareness, unmanned combat, and comprehensive support, demonstrating the phased achievements of the modern strategic air force construction," military expert Wang Mingzhi said.
2022-11-10 17:03 -
Warm winter for troops stationed on plateau
As November kicks in, the average nighttime temperature on Karakoram Plateau in China, which has an average altitude of over 5000 meters, has fallen below 20 degrees Celsius.
2022-11-09 20:19 -
Last wartime Nanyang transport volunteer passes away
In 2015, as a representative of the Nanyang Volunteers, Jiang Yinsheng was invited to watch on-site a military parade and awarded a medal, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
2022-11-04 19:05 -
Xinjiang in a Decade: Greater openness based on location advantages
Since the 18th CPC National Congress, Xinjiang has fully leveraged its advantages of being located in the hinterland of Eurasia that connects two large markets, and spared no efforts to build itself into a core area of the "Silk Road Economic Belt".
2022-11-02 19:48 -
Xinjiang in a Decade: Fast, stable development in all aspects
Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has adhered to the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and has followed through the Party’s strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era.
2022-11-01 20:45 -
What is Xinjiang really like?
The vast land of Xinjiang boasts three mountain ranges and two basins. It stretches as far as eyes can see, to places where lush pastures extend to horizon. Countless flocks and herds roam on the green land, where Chinese of all ethnic groups join hands to transform Gobi deserts into oasis, adding vitality to the beautiful land of Xinjiang.
2022-11-01 20:41 -
Postbag takes long-lost gone heroes home
36-year-old postman Wang Dejian used to travel 60 or 70 kms every day by motorcycle to deliver newspapers and letters to the residents in Tanbu Town, Mengyin County of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province. In addition to the letters and packages to send, there is also a list of martyrs from Shandong Province in his postbag. With the clues recorded in it, Wang Dejian has been looking for families of these martyrs for seven years while doing his own job.
2022-10-31 18:24 -
He Xianda: From a cook to an "ace operator"
He Xianda, a first-class operator and first-class commander of missile launcher of the brigade, is proficient in operation skills for more than 10 posts and has got involved in the compilation of more than 20 professional textbooks and more than 40 operating instructions. It is hard to believe that He started his service in the PLA as a cook.
2022-10-24 16:38 -
Wang Heng: Vanguard in military sci-tech research frontline
As the cutting edge of science and technology is constantly changing, being sensitive to the changes has been the innovation source power of Wang Heng, a lab director of the PLA Air Force Research Institute.
2022-10-21 18:21 -
Wang Haixu: A devoted guardian of HK air defense security
"To achieve the centenary objectives of the PLA, I will earnestly fulfill my duties as a deputy to the 20th CPC National Congress, dedicate myself to the military training and war preparedness, and perform well the defense mission in Hong Kong entrusted by the Party and the people," said Wang.
2022-10-19 10:42 -
A glance into national economic mobilization exercise in Shandong Province
A national economic mobilization support exercise codenamed "Central Shandong Support-2022" was held in Zibo, east China's Shandong Province recently.
2022-10-17 11:11 -
Buha: Taking root in Yi village to serve local people
Upon arriving at the village, Buha visited all the 522 households in the village. On the basis of in-depth investigations and careful study of the policies for poverty alleviation work, he gradually sorted out such poverty alleviation measures for the village as developing industries, promoting education, strengthening medical care, and improving infrastructure.
2022-10-14 18:01 -
Xiang Yuedong: Master of armored vehicles winning honor for China
Since joining the army nine years ago, Xiang Yuedong, a staff sergeant (Class II) assigned to a vehicle regiment of the Joint Logistic Support Force, has always been a top gun in his unit and devoted to promote the improvement of the combat effectiveness of the troops.
2022-10-13 16:23 -
Wang Yaping: Always ready for the next space mission
During the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceflight mission, Chinese taikonaut Wang Yaping has set many records: China's first female taikonaut to live in the Chinese space station, China's first female taikonaut to perform extravehicular activity, and China's female taikonaut with the longest duration in orbit.
2022-10-12 21:52 -
Stay true to original aspiration and go where they are in urgent need by Party and people
Although tens of thousands of veterans have had their uniforms off, they never forget their pledge made to "serve the people" and the "muscle memory" of charging forward. They have been making contributions to the places where the Party and the people need them most.
2022-10-11 16:45 -
Weng Chunfang: a guardian of plateau communication lines
Since joining the PLA 16 years ago, Weng Chunfang, a battalion commander in a brigade of the Strategic Support Force, has been staying on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to guard the communication lines for national defense.
2022-10-11 10:12 -
Sha Ziga: committed to national defense construction
Since the 18th CPC National Congress, Sha Ziga's battalion has undertaken a more diverse range of tasks. "We must obtain the capability of carrying out construction of different types of national defense projects in different regions in order to adapt to new situations and challenges," said Sha.
2022-10-10 11:07 -
China never forgets its martyrs
The commemoration of and praise for the martyrs highlights the lofty character of martyrs and also reflects the spirit of a nation and its people. Today is the 9th National Martyr’s Day of China, a day that martyrs are to be cherished.
2022-10-01 16:23 -
A military medical team's story of dedication in Xizang
In May 2022, the minimum temperature in Amdo County, Xizang Autonomous Region, was still subzero, when a coach was running in darkness, with cold wind squeezing in through window gaps and the oxygen content outside less than 50% of that in plain area.
2022-10-02 00:32 -
Xi's thought guides reform of armed forces
The People's Liberation Army has been undergoing a historic reform guided by President Xi Jinping since late 2012, when Xi became the top leader of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese military.
2022-09-21 15:37 -
Chart of the Day: Highlights of 30 years of China's manned space program
September 21 marks the 30th anniversary of China's manned space program. The country will soon complete the in-orbit construction of its first-ever space station – the China Space Station, China Manned Space Agency (CMS) said in a post on Tuesday.
2022-09-21 20:18 -
Shenzhou XIV astronauts in 4-hour spacewalk
The crew arrived aboard Tiangong on the evening of June 5. Next month, the astronauts will prepare for the Mengtian space lab, which is scheduled to be launched in late October, to become part of the Tiangong station, mission planners said.
2022-09-19 15:46 -
September 18 Incident: China presents new evidence of Japanese war crimes
Sirens wailed at 9:18 a.m. at the September 18 Incident History Museum in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Sunday as China marked the 91st anniversary of the September 18 Incident with commemorative activities across the country.
2022-09-18 16:15 -
Remains of 88 martyrs receive a hero's welcome in Shenyang
The remains of 88 Chinese soldiers killed during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) returned from South Korea to Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Friday, the latest handover in a nine-year mission for establishing a spirit of friendship and practical bilateral cooperation.
2022-09-17 20:30 -
92-year-old CPV veteran registers for body donation
Meng Zhaoqi, aged 92, had ever participated in the War of Liberation before the founding of the People's Republic of China and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. At noon on September 12, while Meng Zhaoqi was still conscious, his son Meng Xianyong, on his behalf, signed a body (cornea) donation agreement.
2022-09-15 17:38 -
Leap-forward development of PLA Naval aviation force from shore-based to ship-based
The PLA naval aviation force's transformation from a shore-based force to a ship-based force has been basically completed, with the force playing a more-and-more important role in safeguarding the sovereignty, security and development interests of China both in the air and on the sea.
2022-09-08 20:56 -
14 years on, rescuer passes on love and kindness
The photo of Zhang holding the baby moved many people. Zhang was lovingly referred to as "brother Wenchuan" for the characters of "Wenchuan" on his armband, which indicates that he is from the Wenchuan squadron of the Aba forest fire brigade.
2022-09-09 09:25 -
Highlights of Chinese participating troops at Vostok-2022 military exercise
The Vostok (East)-2022 strategic exercise is still in progress in Russia.This is the fourth time that the PLA has sent troops to participate in Russia's annual strategic exercise, and many highlights were noted.
2022-09-06 21:09 -
Families of Flying Tigers veterans urge China and US cooperation
Descendants of Flying Tigers recalled China and the US cooperation during World War II and urged the two nations to work together for the benefit of humankind.
2022-09-04 21:40 -
Evidence shows US’ NSA behind attack on email system of Chinese leading aviation university
The email system of a university in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province – well-known for its aviation, aerospace and navigation studies – was found to have been attacked by the US' National Security Agency (NSA), the Global Times learned from a source on Monday.
2022-09-05 16:59 -
Photos revive memory of war against Japanese aggression
A photo shows the Eighth Route Army fighting on the Great Wall during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
2022-09-03 19:31 -
One year after U.S. pullout: changes in Afghanistan and American sins
August 31, 2022, marks the one year anniversary of America's complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. Abdul Hadi Hamden, who was at the gates of Kabul airport in charge of Taliban fighters, told CGTN recently that he remembered the day as their historic day.
2022-09-01 11:21 -
MINUSMA Chinese peacekeepers carry forward Lei Feng Spirit in fulfilling missions
"The Chinese service members, who spare no efforts to help the local people in need of help, have brought the Lei Feng Spirit to the world," acclaimed an officer in charge of civil-military coordination at the MINUSMA while visiting the Lei Feng Memorial Hall in Gao, Mali.
2022-08-29 22:48 -
One year on, trauma never leaves Afghans since U.S. army's withdrawal
One year has passed since the last batch of U.S. troops left Afghanistan at midnight on Aug. 30, 2021, yet the trauma lingers on from the chaotic and deadly withdrawal.
2022-08-30 10:42 -
U.S. global military presence poses grave security threat to the world
As Washington becomes increasingly unscrupulous in exporting war and creating scenes of misery and tragedy in other countries, politicians who fan the flames of conflict and embolden the military-industrial complex are the ultimate beneficiaries.
2022-08-26 10:44 -
Chinese PLA Support Base Hospital in Djibouti
2022 marks the fifth year of the launch of the PLA Support Base Hospital in Djibouti. The hospital has carried out various academic exchanges and technical cooperation with Djibouti military medical institutions and military medical units of other countries in Djibouti.
2022-08-23 22:33