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Air-defense missiles tear through the sky

Self-propelled air defense system attached to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the Chinese PLA 81st Group Army hits "enemy" target during a live-fire training exercise on September 1st, 2024.

Chinese PLA Support Base in Djibouti holds training with Djiboutian army

The Chinese PLA support base in Djibouti carries out a three-day joint training of "Cooperation-2024.10. FAD" with the Djiboutian army from October 26th to 28th, 2024.

UAV takes off for flight training

Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 74th Group Army work in team to prepare the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) during an UAV flight training exercise on September 20, 2024.

Anti-submarine patrol aircraft sits in hangar

An anti-submarine patrol aircraft attached to an aviation unit under the Chinese PLA Navy sits in the hangar during an anti-submarine training exercise in late August, 2024.

Chinese Navy conducts dual-aircraft-carrier formation exercise for first time

Aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy carry out a dual-aircraft-carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea in late October, 2024.

Fighter jet takes off for training

A fighter jet attached to a brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force takes off for a flight training exercise aiming to hone the pilots' capabilities on September 29, 2024.

Shenzhou-19 astronauts enter space station

The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.

China launches Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship

China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Wednesday, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

Surface-to-air missile systems in live-fire training

Surface-to-air missile systems attached to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 74th Group Army fire missiles at simulated air targets during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise on August 6, 2024.

Highlights of China-Thailand Commando 2024 joint army training

The ten-day China-Thailand joint army training Commando 2024 came to an end on Oct. 25th. Click the clip for highlight reels.

Top Stories

Chinese President Xi extends sympathy to Spanish king over heavy floods

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Spanish King Felipe VI on Saturday over heavy rainstorms and floods in Spain.
China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship separates from space station combination

China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship separated from the space station combination on Sunday.
China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship separates from space station combination

China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship separated from the space station combination at 16:12 on Sunday, and the astronauts aboard -- Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu -- are returning to Earth, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Highlights of Nanchang Air Show in China's Jiangxi

The Red Star aerobatic team performs during the Nanchang Air Show in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 2, 2024.
Aircraft carriers Liaoning, Shandong hold joint training for first time

The Chinese PLA Navy's Liaoning aircraft carrier task group carried out a dual-aircraft-carrier formation drill with the Shandong aircraft carrier task group for the first time during a combat-oriented far-sea training exercise in late October.
Chinese navy conducts dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for first time

The formations of Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy.
US weapons will not narrow cross-strait military power gap: Defense Spokesperson

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the US to fully recognize the severe consequences of arming Taiwan which would surely backfire, and not to go further down the wrong path.
Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark pays maiden visit to Mauritania

On Thursday morning, local time, the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, which is on the Mission Harmony-2024, arrived in Mauritania for a seven-day goodwill visit.
PLA naval aviation troops rush to Qionghai for disaster relief

Affected by the remnant vortex of Typhoon Trami and cold air, heavy rainfall continued to assault Qionghai city in China's southernmost island province of Hainan.
Philippine side should not tie herself to US war chariot: Defense Spokesperson

"The Philippine government needs to listen to the voices of its people, fully recognize the high sensitivity and grave consequences of this issue, and stop such dangerous behavior which will hurt others as well as herself," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.
Xi signs order to promulgate regulations enhancing reservist management

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed a decree to promulgate a set of interim regulations on the management of reserve personnel.
US applies double standards on nuclear issue: Defense Spokesperson

"On the nuclear issue, the US has long been holding a "flashlight" only to check on the behaviors of others but not itself," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press conference on Thursday.
Launch of Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship a complete success: CMSA

The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Shenzhou-19 astronauts start journey to China's space station for new endeavors

China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Wednesday, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
Biographies of Shenzhou XIX crew
11th International Army Cadets Week kicks off in Nanjing

The 11th International Army Cadets Week (IACW) organized by the Army Engineering University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off on Monday afternoon in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province.

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Air-defense missiles tear through the sky

Chinese PLA Support Base in Djibouti holds training with Djiboutian army

The Chinese PLA support base in Djibouti carries out a three-day joint training of "Cooperation-2024.10. FAD" with the Djiboutian army from October 26th to 28th, 2024.

UAV takes off for flight training

Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the Chinese PLA 74th Group Army work in team to prepare the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) during an UAV flight training exercise on September 20, 2024.

Anti-submarine patrol aircraft sits in hangar

An anti-submarine patrol aircraft attached to an aviation unit under the Chinese PLA Navy sits in the hangar during an anti-submarine training exercise in late August, 2024.

Chinese Navy conducts dual-aircraft-carrier formation exercise for first time

Fighter jet takes off for training

A fighter jet attached to a brigade under the Chinese PLA Air Force takes off for a flight training exercise aiming to hone the pilots' capabilities on September 29, 2024.

Shenzhou-19 astronauts enter space station

China launches Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship

China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Wednesday, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

Surface-to-air missile systems in live-fire training

Highlights of China-Thailand Commando 2024 joint army training

The ten-day China-Thailand joint army training Commando 2024 came to an end on Oct. 25th. Click the clip for highlight reels.

Opinions

What made "Noble Partners" part ways?

July this year, the US announced to indefinitely postpone exercise NOBLE PARTNER scheduled to be held in Georgia, which attracted widespread attention from the international community. What made the once close-knit "Noble Partners" part ways?

Typhon's long-term deployment in the Philippines: a menace to Asia-Pacific stability

The US military recently emphasized that missile deployment to the northern Philippines is "incredibly important" for combat readiness. Furthermore, the US and Philippine armed forces announced that the land-based mid-range Typhon missile system, initially deployed temporarily, will remain in the Philippines indefinitely. Prior to this, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth had stated that the Army's Multi-Domain Task Forces would bring the Typhon system to Japan for joint exercises.

Voices

Chinese, Indian frontline troops progress in implementing border area resolutions: Chinese defense spokesperson

Frontline troops of the Chinese and Indian militaries are making progress in implementing the recent resolutions on issues concerning the border areas in an orderly manner, according to a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.

China supports Cuba in opposing foreign interference, blockade: spokesperson

China has always opposed the U.S. blockade and sanctions on Cuba, and will continue to firmly support the Cuban people in opposing foreign interference and blockade and safeguarding sovereignty and national dignity, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.

Mainland urges Taiwan to return to 1992 Consensus

A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged authorities in Taiwan to return to the 1992 Consensus, describing this agreement reached by the two sides 32 years ago as the "anchor for peace and stability" in the region.

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Exchanges

China Coast Guard holds second high-level meeting with Russian Federal Security Service

The China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) held the second high-level meeting in Beijing on Monday.

Exercises

China Coast Guard fleet completes joint drills with Russian counterpart

A formation of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels has completed joint drills and patrol missions with Russia's coast guard, the CCG said Thursday.

Weaponry Equipment

Liaoning aircraft carrier task group participates in "Joint Sword-2024B" drills around Taiwan

The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command organized the Liaoning aircraft carrier task group to conduct joint drills with the army, navy and air forces on October 14 in the waters and airspace to the east of Taiwan Island.

Other

Medical aid, protection course concerning chemical weapons kicks off

The third Course on Medical Aspects of Assistance and Protection Against Chemical Weapons co-hosted by the Chinese government and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons kicked off on Monday morning at the Chinese PLA Air Force Medical University .

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent in South Sudan (Wau) passes UN equipment inspection

Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Level-II Hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) passed the UN equipment inspection for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Chinese medical peacekeepers to Lebanon complete emergency defense drill

Recently, the 22nd Chinese Peacekeeping Level-1+ Hospital to the UNIFIL successfully completed the "Blue Porcupine 2024" emergency defense drill organized by the UNIFIL Sector East amid the ongoing conflicts in the mission area.

Chinese peacekeepers upgrade airport facility in South Sudan

Recently, the 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan accomplished the Wau City Airport infrastructure upgrade and renovation task.

120 Chinese peacekeepers awarded UN Peace Medal of Honor

Recently, all 120 peacekeepers of the fourth Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei were awarded the UN Peace Medal of Honor.

46th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts joint maritime training with Egyptian Navy

The guided-missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the comprehensive supply ship Honghu attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce wrapped up their five-day goodwill visit to Egypt and departed from the Port of Alexandria on Monday morning.

Chinese naval frigate Xuchang makes technical stop in Cape Town

The guided-missile frigate Xuchang attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce made a technical stop in Cape Town, South Africa, from May 16 to 19, for replenishment and rest.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce returns to Qingdao

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce successfully returned to a military port in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, after a 249-day mission, on May 17.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrives in Seychelles for friendly visit

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived at port of Victoria in Seychelles on April 18 for a five-day goodwill visit.

PLA, PAP, and militias act promptly for emergency rescue in Inner Mongolia

A dike breach occurred following recent torrential rains at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the left bank section of the Laoha River in Chifeng City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

PLA, PAP, militias fight on frontline of disaster relief

In the past few days, under the impact of Typhoon Gaemi, several areas in Guangdong and Hunan provinces have been suffering floods and geological disasters caused by continuous heavy rainfall.

Over 700 officers, soldiers of PLA Southern Theater Command head for flood-hit region

More than 700 officers and soldiers from the airforce of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command departed for Yueyang, central China's Hunan Province, on Sunday to undertake flood relief and rescue operations.

PLA, PAP, militias fight on frontline of flood control, disaster relief

The Chinese PLA, the Chinese PAP Force and militias have devoted themselves to emergency rescue tasks on the frontline.

China-Singapore joint military exercise concludes

China and Singapore have successfully concluded here the fifth edition of a bilateral training exercise at the Jurong Camp.

Great Wall- 2022 International Forum on Counter-terrorism kicks off in Beijing

The "Great Wall-2022" International Forum on Counter-terrorism sponsored by the Chinese People's Armed Police Force kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing. The forum, combining both on-line and off-line meetings, will conclude on August 31.

Int'l counter-terrorism forum "Great Wall-2022" to be held in Beijing

"Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) is to host the International Forum on Counter-terrorism 'Great Wall-2022' in Beijing from August 30 to 31," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

PAP conducts joint counter-terrorism exercise in Yunnan

Recently, a mobile detachment under the People's Armed Police (PAP) Force Yunnan Contingent conducted a large-scale joint counter-terrorism exercise involving multiple specialties.

Features

China's first 'post-90s' astronauts to fulfill their space dreams

China's Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceshipis set to launch on Wednesday, carrying three astronauts, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong andWang Haozeto the China Space Station. Notably, Song and Wang, both born in 1990, are part of China's third taikonaut group, making them the first Chinese "post-90s" astronauts (or taikonauts) to enter space.

Hunger deepens in Gaza as food shortage worsens, aid plummets

Every day, Yousuf Maher, a Palestinian displaced man based in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, rushes to queue up to buy some bread for his kids.

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Central Military Commission

Armed Forces

Int'l Media_{on China}

Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking 'Enemy Submarines' in Joint Drills

Russia's Ministry of Defense has published video footage of the Russian and Chinese joint naval exercises during the third maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.

Int'l Militaries_{on China}

Russian President meets with Chinese CMC Vice Chairman

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the visiting Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) General Zhang Youxia in Moscow on November 8, local time.

World Military News

DPRK test-fires ballistic missile

Somalia welcomes UN resolution on new transition mission

Hamas says open to agreements on permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Russia holds strategic nuclear exercise

World Military Analysis

Saudi Arabia's military drill invitation to Iran is meaningful

The current situation in the Middle East is very tense. The conflict in Gaza persists, and the conflict between Lebanon and Israel continues to escalate. At this sensitive moment, the news that Saudi Arabia and Iran will hold a joint military exercise in the Red Sea has become the focus of international public opinion.

Where is the Iran-Israel conflict heading?

How to conclude the conflict with dignity has become a key issue, as both sides view attacks on their territory as an affront and are compelled to retaliate, whether the response is symbolic or substantive. This has led the two sides into a cycle of retaliation.