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China honors veteran war hero as "role model"
China has honored 95-year-old war hero Zhang Fuqing as a "role model of our times."
2019-06-17 -
NUDT joint team wins the 10th International Space Orbit Design Competition
The 10th International Space Orbit Design Competition announced its winners on June 13. A joint team of China's NUDT and the XSCC won the championship by a landslide.
2019-06-17 -
Century-old graves of Chinese sailors restored in UK
The once neglected graves of five Chinese sailors who died in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the 1880s have been restored and rededicated at a special ceremony.
2019-06-16 -
CCTV to dedicate channel to military affairs to promote national defense education
CCTV Channel 7 is to refocus its coverage solely on military affairs in a move to expand national defense publicity and education. Currently, the channel specializes in both military and agricultural reporting.
2019-06-17 -
Xi to pay state visit to DPRK
Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 20 to 21 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un.
2019-06-17 -
Heads of Chinese and Foreign Ground Force Academies exchange on military education
On June 11, under the theme of "Cultivating the Army's Growing Officers in a Changing Era", the 2019 Symposium for Presidents of Army Academies was opened at the PLA Ground Force Engineering University in Nanjing.
2019-06-14 -
Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon obtain UN mine clearance and EOD certifications
The 18th Chinese peacekeeping multi-functional engineer contingent to Lebanon has passed a three-day assessment conducted by the United Nations Mine Action Service, and successfully obtained the mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal qualifications.
2019-06-13 -
Spotlight: Xi's Central Asia trip cements neighborhood friendship, regional cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visits to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan opened a new chapter for building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
2019-06-16 -
Boxing test events for Military World Games underway
The boxing test event for the 2019 Military World Games and the third event of the 2019 China Boxing Tournament opened in Wuhan on Wednesday, attracting 50 boxers from 40 teams coming from all over China.
2019-06-13 -
China's envoy calls for return to JCPOA track
The IAEA's latest quarterly report confirmed for the 15th time that Iran has fulfilled its nuclear obligations stipulated in the agreement. The Chinese side highly appreciates the efforts of the IAEA and Iran.
2019-06-12 -
Military World Games venues to embrace full 5G coverage
The full coverage of 5G network for all venues will be reached by the end of July as the basic construction has been completed, the Executive Committee of the 7th Military World Games announced here Monday.
2019-06-12 -
New radar system immune to 'radar killer' missiles
China's maritime early warning radar system is immune to "radar killer" missiles and is capable of detecting stealth aircraft, according to its developer in a recent interview with media.
2019-06-11 -
31st Chinese naval escort taskforce wraps up visit to Australia
At about 13 o'clock on June 7, local time, the 31st Chinese naval escort taskforce concluded its friendly visit to Australia and departed from the Garden Island naval base in Sydney.
2019-06-10 -
Xi urges joint efforts to open up new prospects for Asian security, development
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged Asian countries and their partners to join hands in opening up new prospects for Asian security and development under new circumstances.
2019-06-16 -
Chinese president calls for closer SCO community with shared future
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to build a closer community with a shared future for the group.
2019-06-16 -
Chinese president calls for closer SCO community with shared future
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to build a closer community with a shared future for the group.
2019-06-15 -
Chinese president arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit, SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
2019-06-13 -
Military World Games host lifesaving-on-water test event
A swimming competition was held at Wuhuan Sports Center, a newly-built venue for the upcoming 7th Military World Games here on Sunday.
2019-06-09 -
PLA Army vessel unit to have female sergeants
The first batch of female sergeant cadets trained for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground force's vessel unit have graduated from the Army Military Transportation University after finishing two years of study and training.
2019-06-06 -
China completes first offshore rocket launch
China successfully launched a rocket from a mobile launch platform in the Yellow Sea off Shandong Province on Wednesday, sending two technology experiment satellites and five commercial satellites into space.
2019-06-05 -
Xi, Putin meet in St. Petersburg
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday here in the latter's hometown.
2019-06-08 -
China showcases cluster of 'aircraft carrier killer' missiles
In a rare move, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force displayed 10 DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missiles in a recent video, as China reaffirmed the weapon's capability of attacking medium- to large-sized vessels.
2019-06-05 -
China, Russia come together to shield global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement on strengthening contemporary global strategic stability in Moscow on June 5. The statement sends the world a strong message that China and Russia are making great efforts to maintain global strategic stability and world peace.
2019-06-11 -
Icon unveiled for 70th founding anniversary of PRC
The State Council Information Office on Monday unveiled the icon for events in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
2019-06-05 -
Chinese president arrives in Moscow for state visit to Russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Wednesday for a state visit to Russia as the two countries are expected to bring their comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination to a new era.
2019-06-05 -
China, Russia commemorate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, attended on Wednesday a gathering marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
2019-06-06 -
China, Russia agree to upgrade relations for new era
China and Russia agreed on Wednesday to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
2019-06-06 -
China, Russia agree to strengthen contemporary global strategic stability
China and Russia vowed to strengthen contemporary global strategic stability in a joint statement signed by visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
2019-06-06 -
PLA Army holds first competition for border and coastal ship-and-boat troops
The Army's "Crossing Rivers and Seas 2019" Competition organized by the Chinese PLA Military Transportation Academy kicked off on June 4 in Zhenjiang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
2019-06-05 -
PLA to continue contributing to peace and global security
Shouldering its international responsibilities, China has built its military into not only a large traditional security power but also a large international peacekeeping force. The more the Chinese military develops the more contributions it will make to global security.
2019-06-05 -
31st Chinese naval escort taskforce visits Australia
The 31st Chinese naval escort taskforce, composed of the amphibious dock landing ship Kunlunshan, the guided-missile frigate Xuchang and the comprehensive supply ship Luomahu, arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the morning of June 3 for a five-day friendly visit.
2019-06-04 -
Beijing offers preferential bank services for military personnel, veterans
Beijing Veterans Affairs Bureau signed a cooperation agreement with 13 banks Tuesday to provide preferential services for the army and their family members.
2019-06-04 -
Chinese defense experts voice out at 18th Shangri-La Dialogue
On June 1, Chinese defense and security experts made statements on China's position regarding hot topics, including new mode of defense cooperation, maritime security cooperation, and cyber security, at the ongoing 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, and proposed valuable advice.
2019-06-03 -
China's wisdom on security cooperation contributes to regional peace, stability
"While striving for common prosperity in the Asia-Pacific, we must respect the core interests and accommodate the security concerns of all," said Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe during his speech at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday.
2019-06-03 -
China must be and will be reunified: Chinese defense minister
Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday reiterated China's firm position on Taiwan, warning against any forces' attempt to separate the island from the country.
2019-06-02 -
Where there are threats, there are defenses: Chinese defense minister on South China Sea
Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said here on Sunday that China's construction on its South China Sea islands and reefs is its legitimate right and is purely defensive in nature.
2019-06-02 -
Chinese defense minister: We will not yield a single inch of our land
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe criticized the United States on Sunday for its support of an independent Taiwan and naval operations in the South China Sea region but said conflict or war between the two countries would be a disaster.
2019-06-02 -
The 'Peace Ark' hospital ship: Setting sail for love
Since it was commissioned in 2008, the Peace Ark has traveled across three oceans and six continents, offering free medical service to 230,000 civilians across 43 countries and regions.
2019-06-03 -
China makes 3-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in Asia-Pacific
China on Saturday made a three-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region at the Shangri-La Dialogue being held here.
2019-06-02 -
China rebuts U.S. acting defense secretary's remarks on Taiwan, South China Sea
China firmly objected to the U.S. side's remarks on Taiwan and the South China Sea while welcoming the U.S. statement of continuing to develop and stabilize the bilateral military relationship, a senior Chinese military official said here Saturday.
2019-06-01