China's refusal to join the unrealistic trilateral arms control negotiation doesn't mean it keeps clear of the international arms control process. Quite on the contrary, China is an active participant, builder, and staunch protector of this system.
Attack helicopters lift off from parking apron Attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army lift off at night for a tactical flight training task on October 13, 2020.
Tank group en route to training field A group of main battle tanks attached to an armored detachment of a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army rumble through a mound of dust in a long-distance maneuver combat training in Gobi desert on October 18, 2020.
Air force brigade holds ferry flight training A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxies along the flightline as it awaits approval to takeoff during a ferry flight training exercise on October 16, 2020.
Army aviation brigade trains near Bohai Bay An attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 81st Group Army fires missiles against mock sea targets during a recent real combat training exercise near the Bohai Bay.
Transport helicopters in penetrating flight mission A cluster of transport helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fly in tactical formation during a penetrating flight training exercise on October 13, 2020.
Tactical training exercise in Xinjiang Soldiers wearing ghillie suits look through the sight of their rifles to lock mock targets during a comprehensive tactical training exercise in the woods on September 29, 2020. They are assigned to a reconnaissance company of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command.
Armored vehicles en route to training field Armored vehicles attached to a combined arms brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fire at mock targets during a live-fire test on October 7, 2020.
Helicopters patrol over mountainous region A Z-9 attack helicopter attached to a naval aviation regiment under the PLA Eastern Theater Command patrols over mountainous region during a real-combat flight training exercise in late September, 2020.
Soldiers enhance psychological capability through field training A soldier assigned to an army division under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command lies on the ground as a Mengshi cross-country military vehicle drives over his body during a field training exercise in late September, which aims to build up the soldiers' psychological capability.
Qamdo holds gala to celebrate 70th anniversary of liberation Dancers perform during a gala in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Qamdo, in Qamdo City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 9, 2020.
