Fighter jets prepare for flight mission Fighter jets prepare for flight mission

A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command taxies on the runway as another two fighter jets take off during a flight training exercise on February 25, 2020.

Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks

Border guards ride forward on horsebacks during a snow patrol deep in the defense area at the foot of the Altai Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on March 1, 2020.

In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow

J-10 fighter jets attached to the PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatics Team perform aerobatic stunts during the six-day Singapore Airshow at the Changi Exhibition Centre from February 11 to 16, 2020.

Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28 Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28

The Chinese government firmly opposes and fights all kinds of cyber crimes in accordance with the law. The Chinese military has never engaged or participated in any form of cyber theft.

Multi-type helicopters hover over Multi-type helicopters hover over

Multi-type attack and transport helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army lift off at short intervals for a flight training mission on February 25, 2020.

Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night

DF-16 ballistic missile systems attached to a missile brigade under the PLA Rocket Force get ready to be launched at night after being erected into positions at the launching pads during a night training exercise in late February, 2020.

Naval training regiment starts flight courses Naval training regiment starts flight courses

A JL-9 jet trainer attached to an aviation regiment under the PLA Navy taxies on the flightline to the takeoff position as another aircraft sits on the parking spot during a flight training course on February 22, 2020.

Video clip: We Are Sure To Win Video clip: We Are Sure To Win

China has the full confidence and capability to win the battle against the virus with concerted efforts.  

Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks

Pilots assigned to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command keep their Su-30 fighter jet in a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance during an actual-combat flight training exercise in mid-February, 2020.

Ground crews go through final checks before flight Ground crews go through final checks before flight

Ground crew members assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command wait for pilots after completing inspections prior to air-to-surface target practice during a fire training exercise on February 18, 2020.

Fighter jets prepare for flight mission
Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks
In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28
Multi-type helicopters hover over
Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night
Naval training regiment starts flight courses
Video clip: We Are Sure To Win
Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks
Ground crews go through final checks before flight
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Fighter jets prepare for flight mission Fighter jets prepare for flight mission

A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command taxies on the runway as another two fighter jets take off during a flight training exercise on February 25, 2020.

Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks

Border guards ride forward on horsebacks during a snow patrol deep in the defense area at the foot of the Altai Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on March 1, 2020.

In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow

J-10 fighter jets attached to the PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatics Team perform aerobatic stunts during the six-day Singapore Airshow at the Changi Exhibition Centre from February 11 to 16, 2020.

Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28 Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28

The Chinese government firmly opposes and fights all kinds of cyber crimes in accordance with the law. The Chinese military has never engaged or participated in any form of cyber theft.

Multi-type helicopters hover over Multi-type helicopters hover over

Multi-type attack and transport helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army lift off at short intervals for a flight training mission on February 25, 2020.

Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night

DF-16 ballistic missile systems attached to a missile brigade under the PLA Rocket Force get ready to be launched at night after being erected into positions at the launching pads during a night training exercise in late February, 2020.

Naval training regiment starts flight courses Naval training regiment starts flight courses

A JL-9 jet trainer attached to an aviation regiment under the PLA Navy taxies on the flightline to the takeoff position as another aircraft sits on the parking spot during a flight training course on February 22, 2020.

Video clip: We Are Sure To Win Video clip: We Are Sure To Win

China has the full confidence and capability to win the battle against the virus with concerted efforts.  

Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks

Pilots assigned to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command keep their Su-30 fighter jet in a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance during an actual-combat flight training exercise in mid-February, 2020.

Ground crews go through final checks before flight Ground crews go through final checks before flight

Ground crew members assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command wait for pilots after completing inspections prior to air-to-surface target practice during a fire training exercise on February 18, 2020.

Fighter jets prepare for flight mission
Frontier guards patrol on horsebacks
In pics : PLA Aerobatics Team brings visual feast in Singapore Airshow
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28
Multi-type helicopters hover over
Rocket force soldiers erect ballistic missile systems at night
Naval training regiment starts flight courses
Video clip: We Are Sure To Win
Fighter jet engines start up for flight tasks
Ground crews go through final checks before flight
The US had earlier this year listed the five outlets as "foreign missions," imposing restrictions on their ability to report some stories. How will these moves affect China-US relations? How should China react?
The current US administration put forth the "Indo-Pacific strategy" to tie the vast Pacific and Indian oceans together, for the main purpose of aligning the fast-rising India with America's geopolitical strategy.
China welcomes U.S.-Taliban peace deal: FM spokesperson
China welcomes the signing of a U.S.-Taliban agreement as a positive step in achieving a political solution of the Afghan issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28
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Chinese envoy urges int'l community to safeguard existing multilateral arms control mechanisms
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Naval drills enhance ability in Pacific Ocean
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China's J-10C fighter jet uses homemade engine: report
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Chinese peacekeepers in DRC organize large-scale evacuation drill
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Chinese peacekeepers to Mali awarded UN Peace Medals of Honor
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Chinese peacekeepers participate in UNIFIL air rescue drill in Lebanon
The Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon participated in an emergency rescue drill conducted by the UNIFIL on February 18, the first involvement of the contingent in such an air rescue drill of UNIFIL.
Chinese peacekeeping medics cure peacekeepers with unknown fever in DRC
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Chinese naval 33rd escort taskforce escorts eight Chinese fishing boats
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Chinese naval 33rd escort taskforce starts 2nd round of in-port replenishment
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Navy sends its most capable combat ship on escort mission
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Chinese military sends additional 2,600 medical personnel to Wuhan
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PLA dispatches helicopters to deliver medical supplies in coronavirus-hit Wuhan
The PLA Central Theater Command dispatched two Z-8 transport helicopters to deliver badly needed medical drugs and materials from Wuhan to Xiangyang and Yichang on the morning of February 12, 2020.
PLA logistics force swings into action to boost flow of medical supplies
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PLA steps up to assist transport of essentials
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Clip shows determination, confidence in anti-terrorism in Xinjiang
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China, India stage counter-terrorist drills
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Army veteran makes sacrifice a second time
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Int'l Media on China

US Military Snubbed in the Philippines
On Feb. 12, the government of the Philippines issued a notice to the United States embassy to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement, or VFA. Under the agreement, the two countries can negotiate issues within 180 days. The agreement is important to the U.S.-Philippine military alliance, so the development has attracted great attention around the world.

Int'l Militaries on China

China looks to increase defence ties with South Africa
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Indo-Pacific Strategy puts US in a more awkward position
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