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New-generation assault vehicles enter service with PLA border defense troops

China's new-generation off-road assault vehicles have been commissioned into the People's Liberation Army (PLA) border defense troops in large batches, official releases and media reports suggest. The vehicles will give PLA troops operating in high altitude regions high mobility, winning them advantages in stamina and time, analysts said on Tuesday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/3 19:38:40

Washington mulls another arms sale to Taiwan, PLA flies fighter jets to Straits

The US on Monday was reportedly edging near the approval of yet another arms sale, sophisticated aerial drones this time, to the island of Taiwan, while the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on the same day sent fighter jets to the Taiwan Straits for the first time since mid-September.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/3 18:58:43

'China threat' Japan's excuse to deploy large warship

So-called missile threats from China and North Korea are only excuses Japan uses in its plan to break its peace constitution, Chinese experts said on Monday, after Japanese reports said the country is planning to develop a large Aegis-equipped warship as an alternative to the scrapped US-made Aegis Ashore missile defense system.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/2 21:23:41

China to modernize military, arsenal in next 5 years

China will develop and produce modern, advanced weapons and equipment in the upcoming five years, as the world could witness the debut of China's first long-range, stealth-capable strategic bomber, the country's third and electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, among other new weapons that aim to safeguard the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests, Chinese military experts and analysts predicted on Monday, after China's recently released 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and the Communiqué of the fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) set the tone for the development of the country's national defense and armed forces.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/2 20:12:14

Private arms firms equip PLA with intelligent equipment for better border defense

Private Chinese arms firms are providing the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command with unmanned, intelligent and advanced weapons and equipment including drones, anti-drone guns and warm clothing made of graphene, giving the troops an edge in their defense of the border.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/2 1:26:55

PLA warplanes conduct sorties in Taiwan Straits on 25 days in October

Amid recent US arms sales to the island of Taiwan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly sent warplanes to the Taiwan Straits on at least 25 days out of the total of 31 days in October, setting a new record for frequency this year, and leading Chinese mainland military analysts to say on Sunday that the PLA's patrol and drill operations in the region have become completely routine and the PLA is in full grasp of the situation.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/1 21:58:40

China's centennial goal of building a modern military by 2027 in alignment with national strength: experts

By year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), China will build a fully modern military, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfill the future national defense need, Chinese analysts said Saturday, after the Communiqué of the fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) set the development goal of the PLA in following years.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/31 19:10:46

China lodges solemn representations over Canadian warship's sailing through Taiwan Strait

China has lodged solemn representations with Canada on the sailing of a Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait and its provocative actions during the passage, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/10/30 13:56:31

China, US hold military talks for crisis communication; 'October Surprise' a rumor: Chinese MOD

With the situation in the West Pacific remaining tense due to the increasing US military provocations against China in recent months, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday that the US Department of Defense has communicated with China and will make more communication and cooperation to ease tensions and avoid conflict.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/30 0:13:40

Chinese MOD announces military interaction with US 'aims to cool down tensions'

The Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday that the militaries of China and the US were currently holding a virtual meeting for crisis communication, and more exchanges and consultations on issues including maritime military security will be held by the year end.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/29 18:35:59

China, US hold military talks for crisis communication; 'October Surprise' a rumor: Chinese MOD

US defense chief has debunked the reports on US planning drone attacks on islands in the South China Sea via military diplomatic channels and said the US has no intention to create military crisis with China, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday, adding that the two militaries were currently holding a virtual meeting for crisis communication, and more exchanges and consultations on issues including maritime military security will be held by the year end.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/29 15:40:36

Taiwan jet crashes, pilot dies after parachuting into sea

A Taiwan one-seat F-5E combat jet crashed two minutes after taking off Thursday morning, and the pilot onboard died after ejecting and parachuting into the sea, Taiwan-based media China Times reported.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/29 13:58:24

PLA Tibet command conducts ultra-limit range live fire drills for new equipment

A brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command has carried out ultra-limit range live fire drills of multiple types of artillery in an area at an altitude of 4,400 meters to test new equipment at extreme ranges in plateau conditions.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/29 13:23:13

China's second aircraft carrier ready to go to South China Sea to deter trouble-makers: expert

The latest training video for China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, Shandong, shows that the ship has obtained basic capacity and is ready to go to wider areas to improve its fighting capacity through practice, Chinese military experts told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/28 23:34:51

US provocation may encourage Japanese right-wing forces to take action on Diaoyu Islands: analysts

US promise of military support to Japan on the Diaoyu Islands is war deterrence to China in accordance with the Trump administration's strategy to provoke regional disputes to contain China, Chinese analysts said, warning the Chinese military to prepare as some Japanese right-wing forces may be encouraged to take action over the issue.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/28 22:20:50

China's 2nd aircraft carrier Shandong completes testing, training mission, to be combat-ready by year-end

China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, the Shandong, has completed regular testing and training missions at sea that focused on actual combat after serving in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy for 10 months, China Central Television (CCTV) reported Tuesday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/27 22:04:30

PLA's aircraft carrier Shandong has completed sea trials that focused on actual combat scenarios

China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, Shandong, has finished sea trial training exercises after serving in the PLA Navy for 10 months. The carrier's core performance is stably improving: Senior Captain Lai Yijun
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/27 16:34:31

Hyping China influence in India-Myanmar submarine deal attempts to provoke: experts

India has delivered a submarine to Myanmar for the latter to train soldiers, but this has been hyped by some Indian and Western media as a move to counter China's growing influence in Southeast Asia, which Chinese experts said is an over-interpretation and provocation meant to disrupt China's relationship with countries in the region.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/26 21:43:41