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Xi requires strengthening CPC leadership, Party building in military
President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to comprehensively strengthen the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Party building in the country's armed forces to ensure a solid political guarantee for the building of a strong military.
2018-08-19 -
Live-fire test near Kunlun Mountains
Artillerymen assigned to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fire their PCP-001 82mm vehicle-mounted self-propelled mortar system at mock targets during a live-fire test in the hinterland of the Kunlun Mountains on August 18, 2018.
2018-08-20 -
Towed howitzer systems fire in round-the-clock training
Artillerymen assigned to a brigade with the airborne troops under the PLA Air Force practice firing towed howitzer systems during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise from August 18 to 19, 2018.
2018-08-20 -
Fighter trainer airplanes fly over Qilian Mountains
A JJ-7 fighter trainer airplane attached to a brigade with the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy takes off from a military airfield for a flight training course near the Qilian Mountains in northwestern China's Gansu Province on August 16, 2018.
2018-08-20 -
Army aviation brigade conducts joint training with air defense brigade
Multi-type attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army hover over vehicle-mounted air defense radar systems, air defense missile systems and communications systems of an air defense brigade during a joint training exercise on August 18, 2018.
2018-08-20 -
Armored vehicles wade ashore from landing ships at beachhead
Anti-tank missile systems attached to a ship group of a coastal defense brigade with the army under the PLA Eastern Theater Command disembark from landing ships at a beachhead during a recent beach-landing operation in waters of the East China Sea.
2018-08-17 -
Live-fire training on snow-covered plateau
PGZ-07 twin 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun systems attached to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver in a snow-covered plateau area at an altitude of 4,000 meters on August 15, 2018.
2018-08-17 -
Parachute training in Xinjiang plateau area
Special operations soldiers descend over a designated zone after jumping out of Mi-171 transport helicopters during a parachute training exercise at an altitude of 3,600 meters in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on August 14, 2018.
2018-08-15 -
HJ-10 anti-tank missile fires in desert
An HJ-10 anti-tank missile system attached to an anti-tank missile detachment under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires at mock targets during a recent live-fire training exercise in northwest China's desert area.
2018-08-15 -
Mengshi off-road 4×4 vehicles move in valley
Dongfeng Mengshi off-road 4×4 vehicles attached to a brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army maneuver in a valley during a round-the-clock training exercise on southwest China's Western Sichuan Plateau from August 8 to 11, 2018.
2018-08-14 -
Artillerymen fire PCL-09 122mm self-propelled howitzer system
Artillerymen assigned to a brigade with the PLA 72nd Group Army operate PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer systems to fire at mock targets during a live-fire field training exercise on August 10, 2018.
2018-08-14 -
Soldiers practice loading HQ-16 and Tor missiles
Soldiers assigned to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army operate a crane to hoist and load missiles onto a Tor air-defense missile vehicle during recent training.
2018-08-13 -
Armored vehicles en route to training field
Multi-type armored vehicles attached to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army are en route to a designated training field during recent training in an undisclosed desert area.
2018-08-13 -
Multi-type air-defense missiles fire at targets in desert
An HQ-16 medium-range air-defense missile system attached to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires a surface-to-air missile at a mock aerial target during a recent live-fire training exercise in an undisclosed desert area.
2018-08-13 -
In Pics: Chinese aircraft in "Aviadarts" event of "IAG 2018"
A J-10A fighter jet attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force dives and fires rockets at mock ground targets during the "Aviadarts" event.
2018-08-13 -
Frigates participate in live-fire operation in South China Sea
Two Z-9 ship-borne helicopters attached to a frigate flotilla with the South China Sea Fleet of the PLA Navy lift off from the guided-missile frigate Meizhou during a maritime live-fire training exercise in waters of the South China Sea from August 2 to 9, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Infantries conduct live-fire operation in desert area
A Type-59 tank attached to a combined brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army kicks up plumes of dust as it moves forward during a maneuver training exercise in northwest China's desert area on August 4, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Self-propelled howitzer system fires during live-fire operation
A self-propelled howitzer system attached to a combined brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army fires at mock target during a live-fire operation on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Self-propelled howitzer systems fire at targets in plateau area
Self-propelled howitzer systems attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fire at mock targets during a live-fire test at an altitude of 4200 meters in northwest China's plateau area on August 9, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
JJ-7 fighter trainer airplane performs tactical flight demonstration
A JJ-7 fighter trainer airplane attached to a brigade with the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy lands on the designated area after a flight training course at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in northwestern China's Gansu Province on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
Three contests of Int'l Army Games 2018 end in NW China's Xinjiang
Three contests of the International Army Games 2018 in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ended here Wednesday.
2018-08-09 -
Armored personnel carriers transport infantries
Armored personnel carriers attached to an armored infantry detachment of a brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army are en route to a designated training area during a live-fire training exercise on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
J-11 fighter jet participates in flight operation
A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off from a military airfield during a flight training exercise on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
Live-fire training in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
An artilleryman prepares a PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system during a live-fire training exercise in the heavy snow at an altitude of 4.000 meters in northwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on August 7, 2018.
2018-08-08 -
Firearms engage mock targets at coastal area
A self-propelled howitzer system attached to an artillery detachment of a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army spits its 122mm shells down range during a live-fire training exercise in late July at a coastal area near the East China Sea.
2018-08-07 -
Multi-type aircraft receive maintenance
A tractor-trailer attached to the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command tows a J-11 fighter jet into a hangar for maintenance prior to a recent flight training exercise in east China's Shandong Province.
2018-08-06 -
"Safe Route" contest among engineering units kicks off
A Chinese combat engineer vehicle wades through a ford during the "Safe Route" contest among engineering units of the IAG 2018” in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Aug. 2, 2018.
2018-08-03 -
Air Force pilots conduct flight training for “Aviadarts 2018”
An H-6K bomber attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway before takeoff for a flight training exercise for the “Aviadarts” event on August 1, 2018.
2018-08-02 -
Pilot cadets fly JJ-7 fighter trainer airplanes
Maintenance men assigned to a brigade with the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy conduct preflight inspections on JJ-7 fighter trainer airplanes at a military airfield prior to a flight training course on July 30, 2018.
2018-08-02 -
Artillerymen launch rockets in hinterland of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Armored vehicles attached to an artillery detachment under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver during a training exercise in the hinterland of China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on July 30, 2018.
2018-08-01 -
"Aviadarts-2018" of IAG kicks off in Russia
Participating members from the Chinese PLA Air Force line up in front of Chinese fighter jets at the opening ceremony of the "Aviadarts 2018". The "Aviadarts 2018" event of the IAG 2018 kicked off in central Russia’s Ryazan Region on July 29.
2018-07-31 -
IAG-2018 kicks off in Xinjiang
Three contests, namely the "Suvorov Attack," "Clear Sky" and "Safe Route" of the International Army Games (IAG) 2018 kicked off in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 29, 2018.
2018-07-31 -
Coastal defense brigade conducts live-fire training in Gobi Desert
Self-propelled artillery systems attached to anartillery detachment of a coastal defense brigade with the army under the PLA Eastern Theater Command fire at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in northwest China's Gobi Desert on July 27, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
HQ-16 air-defense missile system fires at targets in desert
An HQ-16 medium-range air-defense missile system attached to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires a surface-to-air missile at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in northwest China's desert area on July 27, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
Armored vehicles maneuver at simulated battlefield
Infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) attached to a tank detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver at a simulated battlefield during training in northwest China's plateau area on July 28, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
Airborne armored IFV fires smoke bombs
A ZBD-03 amphibious airborne armored IFV attached to a brigade of the airborne troops under the PLA Air Force fires smoke bombs for concealment during a live-fire test in central China's Hubei Province on July 29, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
J-11 fighter jets participate in round-the-clock flight training
A pilot sitting in the cockpit of a J-11 fighter jet gets ready to take off for a round-the-clock flight training exercise on July 27, 2018. He is assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
2018-07-30 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on July 26
Taiwan is an integral part of China. We firmly oppose any official contacts and military exchanges in any form between any country and Taiwan. This position is clear and consistent.
2018-07-26 -
7-nation International Army Games kicks off in Russia
The team of China attends the opening ceremony of the International Army Games 2018 in Moscow, Russia, July 28, 2018. The International Army Games 2018 kicked off at the Alabino training ground on the outskirts of Moscow on Saturday.
2018-07-30 -
J-11 fighter jet takes off for training
A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command soars over the sky during a flight training exercise in northwest China on July 25, 2018.
2018-07-27