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China, Tunisia establish strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Xi holds talks with UAE president

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing on Thursday.

Military trucks maneuver on plateau

A convoy of military trucks attached to a regiment under the PLA Army moves on a zigzag road in a plateau region during a driving skill training exercise on May 25, 2024.

MBTs kick up plumes of dust

Main battle tanks (MBTs) attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army kick up plumes of dust during a maneuver training exercise on May 13, 2024.

Maintenance men conduct inspections before flight training

Maintenance men assigned to an aviation brigade with the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command conduct power-on inspections on a J-10 fighter jet prior to a 24-hour fight training exercise in late May, 2024.

Chinese peacekeepers treat the wounded in South Sudan

The 14th batch of Chinese Peacekeeping Level-2 Hospital to UNMISS dispatches a medical team to Turalei by helicopter to treat the wounded in emergency on May 11, 2024.

Main battle tank wades through muddy area

A main battle tank (MBT) attached to a brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army wades through the muddy area during a driving skill assessment aiming to hone the troops' maneuver capabilities in early May, 2024.

Naval vessels in replenishment-at-sea training

The comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu and the guided-missile destroyers Xi'an and Jinan conduct alongside and astern replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise in late April, 2024.

Fighter jets taxi on flight line before takeoff

Fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command taxi in close formation on the runway before takeoff during a flight training exercise on May 8, 2024.

Self-propelled howitzers spit fire

A self-propelled howitzer attached to a striking detachment of a combined-arms brigade under the PLA 81st Group Army spits fire at mock targets during a live-fire shooting training exercise in early May, 2024.

Top Stories

Xi emphasizes all-round development of children

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the all-round development of children in a reply letter to students from a primary school in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
Xi, Malaysia's king exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar on Friday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
China, Bahrain establish comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Beijing on Friday.
Indo-Pacific strategy aims to maintain US hegemony

A senior Chinese military official on Saturday accused the United States' so-called Indo-Pacific strategy of aiming to create an Asia-Pacific version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to maintain American hegemony.
Singaporean PM meets Chinese defense minister

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday met with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun at Istana, the country's presidential palace.
Chinese, U.S. defense ministers meet in Singapore

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met on Friday during the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
China always adopts prudent and responsible attitude towards export of military products: Defense Spokesperson

"The Chinese side always adopts a prudent and responsible attitude towards export of military products, and strictly manages export of dual-use articles," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian.
PLA, critical element and key force in UNPKOs: Defense Spokesperson

"Facts show that the Chinese PLA has become a critical element and key force in the UN peacekeeping operations and will bring more positive energy to world peace and development," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian.
PLA Navy to participate in multilateral joint exercise in Nigeria: Defense Spokesperson

"According to our annual plan, the Chinese PLA Navy will dispatch guided-missile frigate Xuchang attached to the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce to Nigeria for a multilateral joint exercise,”said Senior Colonel Wu Qian at a regular press conference on Thursday.
Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) hosts commemoration events for International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Recently, the 10th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized and participated in various activities to commemorate the 22nd International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon provide free clinical services, medicines to locals

The Chinese medical contingent of the 22nd peacekeeping mission to Lebanon offered free medicines and clinical services.
Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon pass UN military capability assessment with high standards

The 22nd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL passed the first UN military capability assessment in this year with high standards on the morning of May 28.
The Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023

The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday released a report on human rights violations in the United States in 2023.
China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023

China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023, revealing the country's deteriorating human rights situation with facts and figures.
Shenzhou-18 crew completes first spacewalk

The Shenzhou-18 crew members on board China's orbiting space station completed their first spacewalk on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
Full text: President Xi's keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum.

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China, Tunisia establish strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Xi holds talks with UAE president

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing on Thursday.

Military trucks maneuver on plateau

A convoy of military trucks attached to a regiment under the PLA Army moves on a zigzag road in a plateau region during a driving skill training exercise on May 25, 2024.

MBTs kick up plumes of dust

Main battle tanks (MBTs) attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army kick up plumes of dust during a maneuver training exercise on May 13, 2024.

Maintenance men conduct inspections before flight training

Chinese peacekeepers treat the wounded in South Sudan

The 14th batch of Chinese Peacekeeping Level-2 Hospital to UNMISS dispatches a medical team to Turalei by helicopter to treat the wounded in emergency on May 11, 2024.

Main battle tank wades through muddy area

Naval vessels in replenishment-at-sea training

The comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu and the guided-missile destroyers Xi'an and Jinan conduct alongside and astern replenishment-at-sea during a maritime training exercise in late April, 2024.

Fighter jets taxi on flight line before takeoff

Self-propelled howitzers spit fire

Opinions

US should match words with deeds to prevent talk for talk's sake

At the ongoing Shangri-La Dialogue, which has brought together the defense and security chiefs of over 50 countries and regions, Austin, according to reports, is likely to urge allies to work closely with the US and be prepared to respond to emerging challenges and threats in the "Indo-Pacific" region and beyond.

India disrupts situation in South China Sea to craft publicity stunt

Military observer Zhou Weizheng believes that the reason for India and the Philippines to hold two joint drills within half a year is that India attempts to further disrupt the situation in the South China Sea and embolden the Philippines to make provocations.

Voices

Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert

A Chinese military expert has refuted Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos's accusation against China on the South China Sea issue at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

US, Philippines should respect security concerns of regional countries and stop dangerous acts: Defense Spokesperson

We urge the US and the Philippines to respect the security concerns of regional countries and immediately stop these dangerous acts.

Freedom of navigation doesn't mean willful trespassing: Defense Spokesperson

The Chinese side always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight entitled to countries under international law including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

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Exchanges

Live-fire shooting drill with light weapons conducted in Golden Dragon 2024

Chinese and Cambodian participating troops in the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2024" joint exercise conducted live-fire shooting drill with light weapons on May 19.

Exercises

Chinese, Cambodian sailors conduct maritime live-fire drill during "Golden Dragon-2024" joint exercise

Chinese and Cambodian sailors participating in the "Golden Dragon 2024" joint exercise conducted a maritime live-fire drill in the waters near Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Cambodia, on May 27.

Weaponry Equipment

China's aircraft carrier Fujian completes maiden sea trial

China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) returned to Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard on Wednesday afternoon after completing its eight-day maiden sea trial.

Other

PLA Hong Kong Garrison participates in Hong Kong Tree Planting Day 2024

More than 200 representatives from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison participated in the Hong Kong Tree Planting Day at Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung District in Hong Kong together with local people on April 20.

MOOTW

Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon provide free clinical services, medicines to locals

The Chinese medical contingent of the 22nd peacekeeping mission to Lebanon offered free medicines and clinical services.

Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon pass UN military capability assessment with high standards

The 22nd Chinese peacekeeping multi-role engineering company to the UNIFIL passed the first UN military capability assessment in this year with high standards on the morning of May 28.

Chinese peacekeepers provide free clinic service in South Sudan

Recently, members of the 14th Chinese peacekeeping level-II hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan provided free clinic service in a village of Wau City, close to their camp.

Chinese peacekeepers to South Sudan (Wau) carry out emergency rescue mission

The 14th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan recently hoisted and transferred an accidentally overturned United Nations vehicle in an emergency rescue mission.

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.

45th Chinese naval escort taskforce wraps up visit to Madagascar

The 45th Chinese naval escort taskforce concluded its five-day goodwill visit to Madagascar and left the port of Toamasina on the afternoon of April 14, local time.

Armed forces join landslide emergency relief in SW China

A landslide occurred in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town, southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 6:00 am on January 22, which caused 18 houses buried and 47 people missing. Military and militia forces stationed in Yunnan Province rushed to the rescue with all strength.

Troops rush to Xinjiang for earthquake relief

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang at 2:09 am on Jan. 23. Immediately after the earthquake, the PLA Xinjiang Military Command and the PAP Xinjiang Corps launched their emergency response mechanisms for disaster rescue and relief operations.

Chinese armed forces participate in disaster relief in quake-hit areas

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in Northwest China's Gansu Province at 11:59 pm on December 18. After the earthquake, the Chinese PLA Western Theater Command quickly activated the emergency response mechanism and directed troops to carry out disaster relief overnight.

China's Y-20 transport aircraft delivers disaster-relief supplies to Nepal

After a strong earthquake struck western Nepal and caused a large number of people and property losses, two Y-20 large transport aircraft attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force were dispatched to transport emergency humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal on the morning of November 8.

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

Chart of the Day: China leads the way in UN peacekeeping

On May 29, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the world honors the dedication of people who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations.

After 75 years, PLA's 'miraculous' liberation of Shanghai remembered

The Shanghai General Post Office Building has been standing on the northern bank of Suzhou Creek in the heart of Shanghai for a century.

CMC

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 top leader orders super-large rocket units to conduct power demonstration firing

UN remembers its fallen peacekeepers

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,303: health authorities

Israel to continue Rafah operation as Gaza truce talks collapse: official

World Military Analysis

US will continue to face challenges in Africa

Now, Washington hopes to expand its influence in Africa through military and security interactions with Kenya, but that won't be easy. As Africa has a stronger will and capability to independently address its problems, the US, which only takes security as a tool for to reinforce its hegemony, is sure to meet more setbacks in Africa.

Reasons for sky-high procurement price in US military industry

Recently, during a budget hearing for the US fiscal year 2025 defense budget, a congressman angrily waved a bag of parts, stating that the US Department of Defense (DoD) spent USD 90,000 to purchase such a small bag of equipment parts from defense contractors. This raised questions about the DoD's extravagant spending of military funds. The video went viral on Western social media platforms, with many US citizens strongly criticizing the DoD, saying "taxpayers are being ripped off by the military-industrial complex, and it's insane."