Liu Xuanzun
Reporter, Beijing
Defense reporter at the Global Times covering weapons and military development.
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  • PLA monitors US vessels' first Taiwan Straits transit in 2025; 'PLA more proactive in releasing information'

    In the early morning of Wednesday at 1:52 am, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command released a statement from its spokesperson regarding the transit of US vessels through the Taiwan Straits. A military expert told the Global Times that this was the first publicly reported US vessel transit of the Taiwan Straits in 2025. Unlike previous transits, which typically began and ended on the same day, this operation lasted from Monday to Wednesday, marking a longer duration, the expert said, noting that the PLA Eastern Theater Command moved more proactively in releasing information about the US vessels' Taiwan Straits transit.

    By Guo Yuandan, Liu Xuanzun and Yu Xi | 2025/2/12 8:31:42
  • Pakistan-led multinational maritime drill wraps up; Pakistani officers hail PLA Navy participation

    The Pakistan Navy-led AMAN-2025 multinational maritime exercise wrapped up on Tuesday in the Arabian Sea, with senior Pakistani naval officers speaking highly of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's participation during the event.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/11 20:09:24
  • Film 'Operation Hadal' sparks public curiosity in development of China's submarine program

    Operation Hadal, a Chinese high-budget military film, is a unique addition to the Spring Festival movie lineup despite of its lukewarm box office performance. As a Global Times reporter on military topics, I found the film has sparked curiosity among the general public in China's nuclear submarine program as it conveys the Chinese military's combat readiness and underwater capabilities and emphasizes the strategic importance of underwater domains for naval powers.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/9 21:36:08
  • PLA Navy to join multinational drill in Pakistan, eye maritime security boost

    A group of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships will join a multinational maritime joint exercise in Pakistan this month with a focus on anti-piracy operations and maritime security cooperation. The drill will enhance the security of vital sea lanes, thereby reinforcing China's overseas interests, a Chinese military expert said on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/6 11:43:20
  • PLA Navy explores training methods for carrier-based special mission aircraft

    Using land-based aircraft, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has begun testing training strategies for carrier-based special mission aircraft in preparation for its deployment on the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, official media reported on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/6 0:17:28
  • PLA Southern Theater Command conducts routine patrols in South China Sea

    On Wednesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea, according to Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/5 18:17:44
  • Army, navy, air forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command share airfields in trainings

    It has become routine that aviation forces from the army, navy and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command to share airfields in trainings, with a Chinese military expert saying on Tuesday that such resource sharing and joint logistics support is vital to combat capability in cross-service joint operations.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/4 17:52:43
  • PLA patrols Huangyan Dao amid Philippine 'joint patrol' with external country

    On Tuesday, the air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the airspace over Huangyan Dao, Senior Colonel Li Jianjian, spokesperson of the air force of the PLA Southern Theater Command, announced in a statement.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/4 14:45:13
  • PLA refutes Philippine hype over Chinese warships' normal Basilan Strait transit

    The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Monday organized naval and air forces to conduct far seas drills passing through the Basilan Strait. The relevant operations strictly followed safe, standardized, and professional practices, fully complying with international law and norms, Tian Junli, spokesperson of the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Monday.

    By Liu Xin and Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/3 22:27:08
  • PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG hold patrols around Huangyan Dao

    On Friday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols with naval and air forces in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, the PLA Southern Theater Command announced on Saturday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/1 18:25:28
  • Dancing robots at Spring Festival gala raise attention in US media regarding China's technological advancements

    In an impressive showcase of cutting-edge technology and cultural heritage, China's humanoid robots captivated not only domestic audiences at this year's Spring Festival Gala, but also triggered heated discussions on international media outlets, with some US media showing attention about Beijing's catching-up, viewing it as a sign of competition between China and the US in tech industry.

    By Hu Yuwei, Tao Mingyang and Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/30 17:01:24
  • China's new transport drone to make deliveries to remote regions

    China's new-generation CH-YH1000 unmanned transport aircraft on Monday completed a full-load taxiing test under full working conditions in Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province. This cargo drone has been described as a "pickup truck in the air," and will hopefully provide a new logistics solution to "remote regions that lack free shipping."

    By Ma Jun and Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/23 23:05:28
  • PLA Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate, making breakthroughs in stealth, combat command and firepower integrated control

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was officially commissioned on Wednesday. The 5,000 ton-class warship features advancements in stealth, combat command systems, and integrated firepower control.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2025/1/22 10:12:21
  • China's CH-YH1000 transport drone completes taxiing test ahead of planned maiden flight

    China's CH-YH1000 unmanned transport aircraft on Monday completed a full-load taxiing test under full working conditions in Zhanghe Airport in the city of Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province. The next step will involve its maiden flight following optimizations, the drone's maker said on Tuesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Ma Jun | 2025/1/21 18:09:58
  • Top Chinese warplane designer eyes 'making aircraft like mobile phones'

    A top Chinese warplane designer said at a recent forum that he dreams of making aircraft like mobile phones, a remark an analyst said on Saturday will be a paradigm shift for what people know in the past if realized.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/18 22:58:53
  • Exclusive: Submarines from China-Pakistan cooperation project to join Pakistan Navy fleet soon, says Pakistani naval chief

    In recent years, China and Pakistan have been enjoying high level, pragmatic naval cooperation. In addition to joint exercises and training operations such as the Sea Guardian series bilateral exercises and AMAN series multinational exercises, the two countries have also carried out cooperation in military equipment such projects involving Type 054A/P guided missile frigates and Hangor-class submarines.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2025/1/15 22:25:57
  • High tech equipment including exoskeleton, robot dog, drone-laser combination deployed in PLA drills

    Various intelligent technologies, including exoskeleton, robot dog and drone in combination with high-power lasers were utilized in recent drills conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/13 16:53:28
  • PLA Eastern Theater Command delegation's Japan visit helps reduce probability of unexpected accidents: expert

    China's Ministry of National Defense on Monday announced that a delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command will visit Japan.

    By Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/13 14:23:30
  • Foreign, Taiwan island media hype on alleged Chinese mainland construction of landing barges exposes anxiety over growing PLA capabilities: expert

    Media and experts on the island of Taiwan have taken interest in a recent report by foreign news outlet Naval News claiming that the Chinese mainland is “suddenly building a fleet of special barges suitable for Taiwan landings.” The barges may enable the Chinese mainland to conduct landings at previously unsuitable sites and complicate the island's defense strategies, Naval News speculated.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/13 10:44:35
  • PLA Navy's first Type 055 guided-missile destroyer travels 110,000 nautical miles in five years

    The Nanchang, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyer, on Sunday marked its fifth year of active service, with official media revealing that the warship has traveled more than 110,000 nautical miles, participating in missions across diverse sea regions.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/12 21:42:46
  • Expert slams Canadian media 'turning black into white' by hyping PLA shadowing Canadian warship in E. China Sea

    Canadian media on Wednesday claimed that a Chinese warship shadowed a Canadian naval vessel in the East China Sea, but a Chinese expert noted that the Canadian report was deliberately vague on the exact location of the Canadian warship, and it is legitimate for China to conduct identification and verification on foreign vessels near it. Besides, Canadian warship and aircraft have a track record of making provocative moves at China's doorstep.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/8 21:19:05
  • Serbia deploys FK-3 air defense system, 'flagship export product from China'

    The Serbian Ministry of Defense announced its deployment of the Chinese-made FK-3 mid-range air defense weapon system, emphasizing its advanced capabilities, news website Defence Blog reported on Thursday. A military expert told the Global Times that the FK-3 demonstrates robust combat capabilities and serves as a flagship export product in China's air and missile defense portfolio.

    By Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/3 23:23:52
  • F-35 maker's stock downgraded after alleged China's 6th-gen fighter debut: US media

    Stock of US arms firm Lockheed Martin, maker of the fifth-generation fighter jet F-35, was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank with a price target of $523, down from $611. An analyst at the bank named “China's combat aircraft modernization efforts” as a reason behind the decision, after videos emerged online suspected of showing alleged China's six-generation fighter jet.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Li Yawei | 2025/1/3 16:26:51
  • 'Ginkgo leaf' sparks discussions on alleged sixth-gen fighter jets as PLA Eastern Theater Command publishes music video, releasing multiple signals

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command released a music video titled "Zhong Guo Ren (Chinese People in English)" on its official WeChat account in celebration of the New Year on Wednesday, showing the determination, will and ability of officers and soldiers in the theater to stay vigilant, remain ready to fight at any time and resolutely safeguard the reunification of the motherland.

    By Guo Yuandan, Liu Xuanzun and Chen Shan | 2025/1/1 23:58:33
  • PLA Eastern Theater Command's New Year video sparks discussions on alleged China's sixth-gen fighter jets

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday released a music video to celebrate the New Year, with a scene showing a ginkgo leaf and a bird triggering netizens' associations to the alleged debuts of China's sixth-generation fighter jets that have been circulating on social media recently.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/1/1 20:58:47
  • Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao, 'a message to provocation-seeking countries'

    The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Sunday, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command's official WeChat account.

    By Liu Caiyu and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/29 15:52:28
  • China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship leaves dockyard, soon to enter next phase of outfitting and calibration

    China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, left the dockyard on Sunday morning. This marks the completion of the construction of the main ship, and the vessel will soon enter the next phase of outfitting and calibration, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.

    By Zhang Yuying and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/29 12:12:43
  • China launches world's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped amphibious assault ship Type 076

    China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a type of large vessel an expert said is the first of its kind in the world equipped with electromagnetic catapult and arresting technology, allowing it to launch manned and unmanned combat aircraft in addition to helicopters similar to an aircraft carrier.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/12/27 10:12:11
  • PLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship makes 1st foreign stop in Indonesia

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship has made its first foreign stop with a technical stop in Indonesia. A Chinese military expert said on Thursday that the overseas display of such a strategic weapon underscores the PLA Navy's openness, transparency, and confidence while fostering international exchange and cooperation.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/26 20:55:38
  • Taiwan Affairs Office vows no tolerance on external interference, NPC Foreign Affairs Committee expresses strong opposition over US NDAA

    The State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday joined ranks to slam the US' signing into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 that contains negative content related to China, following the Chinese Foreign Ministry's serious protests on Tuesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/25 11:40:29
  • US Super Hornet shot down by friendly warship over Red Sea; pressure from Houthis likely leads to decreased combat efficiency: expert

    A US Navy cruiser mistakenly shot down a friendly Super Hornet fighter jet over the Red Sea on Sunday amid the US military's intensive operations on the Houthis. A Chinese military expert said the Houthis may have exerted significant pressure on US forces, resulting in likely diminished combat efficiency and more operational errors.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/22 17:17:48
  • 2024 Yearender: China's aircraft carriers make confident strides toward blue waters, play pivotal role in national defense

    Aircraft carriers are important strategic platforms for China as a major power to defend its national sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and development interests while contributing to peace and stability to the region and the world. In 2024, all three aircraft carriers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy made tremendous achievements, as they took confident strides toward blue waters.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/16 22:56:32
  • China's independently developed Y-9E transport aircraft delivered to first overseas customer

    China's domestically developed Y-9E transport aircraft has been officially delivered to its first overseas client, the Global Times learned from the aircraft's maker, Shaanxi Aircraft Industry (Group) Corp (SAIC) under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday.

    By Fan Wei, Liu Xuanzun and Li Yawei | 2024/12/16 19:57:13
  • US Marines relocate from Okinawa to Guam; US strategy of encircling China using island chains unchanged, says expert

    US Marines stationed in Okinawa reportedly started to transfer to Guam on Saturday after years of complaints by local residents over issues caused by the US' military presence there including noise, pollution, accidents and crimes. A Chinese military expert said on Sunday that the US' strategy of militarily encircling China using island chains is not changed, and the relocation is not a sign of the encirclement becoming less tight.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/15 23:02:18
  • US-made M1A2T tanks arrive in Taiwan; not suitable for island combat, experts say

    The first batch of US-made M1A2T tanks sold to the Taiwan island reportedly arrived in Taipei on Sunday following the arrival of accessory equipment of the tanks in Kaohsiung on Friday, but a military expert from Chinese mainland said the tanks, trumpeted by media on the island as "the most powerful combat vehicle on the ground," are too bulky and heavy for island combat and will only serve as easy targets for drones and attack helicopters.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Li Yawei | 2024/12/15 22:05:23
  • US' record defense policy bill could incite arms race, exposing inflating hegemonic ambitions: Chinese expert

    The US House recently passed a massive defense policy bill that could lead to a record-breaking annual military spending of nearly $900 billion. A Chinese military expert said on Thursday the US move incites arms race and highlights its growing hegemonic ambitions.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/12 21:05:18
  • US ballistic missile intercept test from Guam cannot reflect real combat capability, Chinese experts say

    The Pentagon claimed it recently conducted the first time a ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, a military outpost in the Western Pacific at China's doorstep. However, a Chinese military expert questioned the interceptor's capability in potential saturation attacks or against advanced hypersonic missiles.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/11 16:40:53
  • 2024 Yearender: PLA enhances intl security co-op as 'joint drills with foreign forces set new record in 2024'

    Military diplomacy is an important bridge for maintaining world peace and promoting international security cooperation. In 2024, as the global landscape continued to evolve, the Chinese military engaged in diverse military exchanges and cooperation with various countries, including military visits, joint exercises and joint patrols.

    By Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/10 23:47:40
  • Japan 'doesn't need to be nervous' about PLA warships' Miyako Strait transit: expert

    Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force on Monday claimed it had spotted three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels transiting through the Miyako Strait. Chinese military expert Song Zhongping said Japan does not need to be nervous over the Chinese warships' normal voyages.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/9 23:35:53
  • Senior US Air Force commander's remarks reveal 'anxiety' to boost trouble-ridden next-gen aircraft project against China: Chinese military expert

    Highlighting the PLA's advancing missile and warplane capabilities, a senior US Air Force commander recently called for “inside force” to penetrate China's defenses amid delays in the US next-generation combat aircraft project.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/9 21:39:59
  • China takes countermeasures against US military firms, executives

    China is taking countermeasures against 13 US military firms and six senior executives over the US' recent announcement of arms sales to China's Taiwan region, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Shen Sheng | 2024/12/5 22:32:18
  • 'True provocateur and violator'- Filipino ship deliberately rams into CCG ship near Huangyan Dao as China implements control measures

    China implemented control measures against Philippine ships that attempted to intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Wednesday, following China's release of territorial sea baselines for Huangyan Dao last month.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/4 21:15:31
  • Lai authorities, US seek 'more provocative' move; China vows strong countermeasures

    Secessionist authorities of Taiwan region and external forces are acting more provocatively during the power transition time in the US, with the Chinese mainland voicing strong opposition and vowing strong and resolute countermeasures, as Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te made a "stopover" in Hawaii during his trip to the Pacific, and the US announced another round of arm sales to the island.

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/12/1 23:52:26
  • Japanese islands lack defense depths for HIMARS to be effective in 'Taiwan contingency:' Chinese military expert

    The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday expressed opposition to relevant countries using the Taiwan question as an excuse to strengthen military deployment and heighten tensions, as the US is reportedly going to deploy missile units on islands of Japan and the Philippines as part of "contingency plans for a possible future emergency involving Taiwan."

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/26 0:50:15
  • China opposes using Taiwan question as excuse to strengthen military deployment

    The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday expressed opposition to relevant countries using the Taiwan question as an excuse to strengthen military deployment and heighten tensions, as the US is reportedly going to deploy missile units on islands of Japan and the Philippines as part of "contingency plans for a possible future emergency involving Taiwan."

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/25 23:30:05
  • Wall-climbing robot joins China-Singapore joint army drill

    Multiple types of unmanned equipment, including a wall-climbing robot, were deployed in the ongoing China-Singapore joint army drill to support reconnaissance and strike tasks, with Chinese military expert Song Zhongping on Monday highlighting their efficiency in anti-terrorism operations.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/25 23:01:45
  • US acknowledges task force named after China's reef in SCS; move won't change China's ability, determination in safeguarding maritime rights: expert

    The US has reportedly acknowledged for the first time the existence of a task force named after Philippine name of China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef), which is backing Philippine military activities in the South China Sea. The move could encourage the Philippines to take bolder actions that could escalate tensions, but it cannot change China's capability and determination in safeguarding its rights, Chen Xiangmiao, director of the World Navy Research Center at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/21 20:53:31
  • China, Singapore launch joint army drill on urban anti-terrorism

    China and Singapore are holding a joint army exercise with the theme of urban anti-terrorism, a move Chinese military expert Fu Qianshao said on Wednesday displays a high level of mutual trust and military cooperation between the two countries.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/20 20:41:01
  • PLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship to visit Hong Kong for 1st time

    The Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation, including a Type 075 amphibious assault ship, is set to visit Hong Kong on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/19 19:20:49
  • GT reporters board Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jet, experience view of pilot Bogdan

    At the ongoing Airshow China 2024, Global Times reporters were invited to board the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet and experienced the view of pilot Sergey Bogdan, who delivered astonishing flight performances with the aircraft at the airshow.

    By Yang Sheng, Fan Wei and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/15 17:24:06
  • PLA Air Force's mysterious new armed reconnaissance drone makes debut at Airshow China

    Without unveiling its designation, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force debuted a new type of mysterious armed reconnaissance drone at the ongoing Airshow China 2024.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Yang Sheng in Zhuhai | 2024/11/15 14:42:05
  • China displays large unmanned vessel, surface drone group at airshow

    In addition to exhibiting aviation, aerospace, and land equipment, the ongoing Airshow China 2024 also gives a glimpse into China's naval and maritime equipment, including a large unmanned vessel and a surface drone group.

    By Ma Jun and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/14 20:01:52
  • China's newly unveiled light arms, robo-wolf brings versatility, tactical power

    China has introduced a wide selection of light arms and a groundbreaking development in military technology: robo-wolf, at Airshow China 2024. The gun series and the multi-function quadruped anti-terrorism robots are designed to bring new levels of versatility and tactical power to modern warfare.

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/14 19:59:14
  • Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu visits PLA booth, AVIC hall at Airshow China

    Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, on Thursday visited the Airshow China 2024 currently being held in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province.

    By Cui Meng, Yang Sheng, Zhang Yashu, Guo Yuandan, Fan Wei and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/14 10:49:38
  • China's Wing Loong-X drone on display with anti-submarine capabilities

    China's Wing Loong-X drone, showcasing its full anti-submarine capabilities for the first time, is on exhibit at the ongoing Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province. The drone has begun routine test flights, the Global Times learned from the aircraft's developer.

    By Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/13 15:55:52
  • Three types of stealth fighter jets star Airshow China opening

    The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024, kicked off in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring unprecedented flight performances of three types of stealth fighter jets, namely the debut of China's newly unveiled J-35A, a group of J-20s and Russia's first-time visitor Su-57.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Yang Sheng in Zhuhai | 2024/11/12 20:57:17
  • China's cargo space shuttle enters engineering development phase: chief designer

    China's newly announced space cargo shuttle, the Haolong, has become a highlight of the ongoing Airshow China 2024. Its chief designer Fang Yuanpeng told the Global Times that the spacecraft has entered the engineering development phase, and the public can expect to see it soon.

    By Fan Wei and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/11 19:47:19
  • Newly announced J-35A functions within stealth and counter-stealth frameworks, could strengthen China's combat system: top developer

    China's newly announced J-35A stealth fighter jet could enhance the country's integrated combat capabilities, further supporting national development and people's prosperity, Wang Yongqing, chief expert at Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the developer of the J-35A, told the Global Times in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, as the Airshow China 2024 is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday.

    By Fan Wei and Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/11 14:06:42
  • Chinese tank maker stresses UAV threats with anti-drone modules, electronic warfare vehicles

    The China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), China's leading tank and armored vehicle manufacturer, unveiled its anti-drone solutions at the Airshow China 2024 after the world witnessed how drones could pose serious threats to ground forces in recent regional conflicts.

    By Liu Xuanzun in Zhuhai | 2024/11/10 19:52:05
  • China debuts scale model of J-20S, world's 1st two-seat 5th generation fighter jet at Airshow in Zhuhai

    China unveiled a scale model of two-seat variant of the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20S, at the exhibition hall of Airshow China 2024, which will be held in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province from November 12 to 17.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Fan Wei in Zhuhai | 2024/11/10 11:04:46
  • PLA Navy's J-15D carrier-borne electronic warfare aircraft to debut at Airshow China

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's J-15D carrier-borne electronic warfare aircraft will make debut at Airshow China 2024.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/11/9 13:26:58
  • China to display HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system with ballistic missile intercepting capabilities at airshow for 1st time

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will for the first time display the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system at the upcoming Airshow China 2024, to be held in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province from November 12 to 17.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/7 21:37:30
  • Upgraded carrier-borne fighter J-15T of PLA Navy makes debut

    A J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet on Wednesday arrived in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province ahead of Airshow China 2024, marking the first participation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the exhibition.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/11/6 22:40:07
  • PLA Air Force to debut J-35A stealth fighter jet at Airshow China

    ​China's new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, is set to debut at the Airshow China 2024, according to a Tuesday announcement by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/11/5 9:26:28
  • PLA media hints at J-35 stealth fighter jet's debut at Airshow China

    The official social media account of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) News Media Center on Monday released a photo, hinting that China's long-anticipated J-35 stealth fighter jet might debut at the upcoming Airshow China 2024.

    By Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/4 12:13:57
  • Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jet makes 1st China visit, expected to join Chinese counterparts at airshow

    A Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet landed in China on Sunday, marking its inaugural visit to China, with military observers anticipating that the Russian warplane will join its Chinese counterparts like the J-20 in delivering impressive aerial displays at the upcoming Airshow China event.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/11/4 0:03:23
  • PLA Navy's Liaoning, Shandong for 1st time form dual-carrier group in drill in South China Sea

    The formations of Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. Experts noted that a dual-carrier group's combat capability extends beyond the mere addition of two carriers, and they can conduct more diversified and more complex missions.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/10/31 20:37:10
  • China unveils design of Haolong space shuttle for low-cost transport missions

    China on Tuesday unveiled the design of the Haolong space cargo shuttle. It is an independently developed, reusable commercial winged spacecraft for low-cost space station cargo transport missions, the Global Times learned from the spacecraft's maker.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/29 22:18:32
  • Twin-tailed Scorpion B, large transport drones to make debut at Airshow China 2024

    The Twin-tailed Scorpion B drone, receiving improvements in terms of short-range takeoff capability and high-altitude flight performance compared with other products in its family, is set to make its debut alongside two large transport drones at the Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province from November 12 to 17, 2024, according to their maker.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/24 22:33:35
  • PLA Army holds live-fire drills with new air defense weapons

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army recently held live-fire shooting exercises with a new type of self-propelled air defense system integrated with a rotary cannon and missile launchers, with experts emphasizing the weapon's potential against drone threats.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/23 22:25:38
  • US militarizing region with mid-range missile system deployment in Philippines: experts

    With a US general again hyping the significance of the US Army's mid-range missile deployment in the Philippines, experts said on Tuesday that the US' move is militarizing the region and harming the interests of all countries in vicinity.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/22 22:17:52
  • PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors US, Canadian warships through Taiwan Straits

    US destroyer the USS Higgins and Canadian frigate the HMCS Vancouver made a transit in the Taiwan Straits on Sunday and publicly hyped the event, said Senior Captain Li Xi, a spokesperson at the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a statement on Monday, calling it a move that “stirred up troubles and sabotaged peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.”

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/10/21 11:13:19
  • PLA Navy eyes recruiting more carrier-borne pilots with loosened criteria

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has loosened the criteria for recruiting pilots for carrier-based aircraft by including young candidates who have received vision correction surgeries.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/8 21:47:57
  • Observers wary of US influence in S.Korea-Philippines defense cooperation boost

    The Philippines and South Korea on Monday upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership and agreed to boost defense cooperation. While Western media hyped the move's link to the Philippines' ongoing tensions with China in the South China Sea, Chinese experts urged the two countries not to fall into the US scheme of containing China.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/7 21:08:58
  • Indian Air Force should not perceive China as a rival: experts

    Chinese experts said on Monday that India should not perceive China as a rival for its military development, after the chief of the Indian Air Force claimed ahead of the Indian Air Force Day on Tuesday that China is outpacing India in technology, defense production and infrastructure.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/10/7 19:56:29
  • China, Russia concluded joint military training, launching maritime patrol

    Chinese and Russian militaries on Friday concluded an 18-day joint exercise in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk before launching their fifth joint maritime patrol in Pacific waters, as experts expect more military interactions in the future.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Wang Qi | 2024/9/28 19:39:14
  • PLA holds drills near Huangyan Dao 'in response to foreign exercises'

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday conducted drills near China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea to safeguard sovereign security and maritime rights, which is believed to be a response to a joint maritime activity by the Philippines, the US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand on the same day, experts said.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/28 9:02:34
  • South China Sea world's most open sea, even for warships, military aircraft: think tank

    The South China Sea is the world's most open sea, with tens of thousands of ship-days of surface force presence, sorties of military aircraft, hundreds of large-scale exercises, and thousands of smaller drills conducted annually by countries both within and outside the region. The Chinese military does not engage in confrontational encounters except in a few exceptional scenarios, including foreign military forces entering Chinese territorial waters and airspace, according to a latest think tank report.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/27 13:10:13
  • China's ICBM test launch legitimate, reasonable routine training: Chinese Defense Ministry

    China's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test launch on Wednesday is a routine military training that is completely legitimate and reasonable, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/26 19:59:33
  • PLA tracks, monitors foreign warships' Taiwan Straits transit

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) monitored a group of warships from Australia, New Zealand and Japan when they recently sailed through the Taiwan Straits. Experts said on Thursday that the transit by the foreign naval vessels was simply a political stunt.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/9/26 19:16:40
  • New warplanes to make debut at Airshow China

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force announced on Wednesday that China will unveil some of its latest warplanes at the country's prominent airshow, with experts predicting the debut of China's next-generation fighter jets and indigenous aero engines.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/9/25 22:50:13
  • US House report hampers China-US academic exchanges, an 'old cliché' used to fuel 'China threat' rhetoric: observers

    A report, released by a US House committee claimed that hundreds of millions of dollars in US federal research funding over the last decade has contributed to China's technological advancements and military modernization, to which Chinese observers on Tuesday slammed such smear as an old cliché aimed at stifling China's technological advancement and hyping up the "China threat" narrative.

    By Liu Caiyu and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/24 18:25:04
  • Commander of PLA Southern Theater Command attends defense chiefs conference in Hawaii, meeting representatives from the US, Philippines

    The commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command attended a defense chiefs conference in Hawaii last week, meeting with representatives from the US and the Philippines, among other countries.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/9/23 23:10:51
  • Three Chinese aircraft carriers hold intensive activities: reports

    Ahead of the 12th anniversary of the commissioning of China's first aircraft carrier, which falls on Wednesday, all three Chinese aircraft carriers reportedly carried out exercises or tests over the past week.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/23 21:25:01
  • GT investigates: How US military-industrial complex orchestrates narrative campaigns against China and pushes Philippines to forefront

    From manipulating public opinion through hyping the South China Sea issue to launching smear campaign against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines, the US military-industrial complex has been exposed for persistently instigating the Philippines behind the scenes to fabricate biased or false narratives and foment public misunderstanding regarding China.

    By Hu Yuwei and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/23 21:21:29
  • China-Russia joint drill enters 2nd phase

    The ongoing China-Russia joint military exercise has entered its second phase, in which warships from the two countries are scheduled to hold live-fire drill sessions in the Sea of Japan, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/22 23:17:33
  • China's ball-shaped recon drone debuts in joint drill with Nepal

    On Sunday, China and Nepal kicked off an anti-terrorism joint army exercise, with a type of ball-shaped reconnaissance drone making its debut.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/22 22:54:27
  • Chinese FM responds to Japanese claim on PLA aircraft carrier activities

    The aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly launched an exercise in the West Pacific, with the island of Taiwan and Japan sensationalizing the voyage which experts said is normal and legitimate.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/18 21:52:58
  • China's new-type warplane tested on aircraft carrier Liaoning

    A new type of warplane was tested earlier this year on the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, China's state broadcaster has revealed. Media speculated that the new aircraft could be the long-expected J-35, China's next generation carrier-borne stealth fighter jet.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/14 16:09:12
  • PLA monitors German warships' transit through Taiwan Straits

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) monitored two German warships as they transited the Taiwan Straits on Friday, while China lodged a formal protest with Germany, reiterating its firm stance that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/14 15:16:00
  • Chinese, US militaries should ensure 'first button of a shirt' must be put right: PLA lieutenant general

    China welcomes the US department of defense delegation to attend the ongoing Beijing Xiangshan Forum, and it's significant for the two militaries to maintain communication in order to avoid misjudgments and to better manage differences and risks, Lieutenant General He Lei, former vice president of the Academy of Military Sciences of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), told the Global Times on Thursday on the sidelines of the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

    By Wang Qi and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/12 21:41:34
  • China, Russia commence joint drills, patrol

    Chinese and Russian militaries are holding two consecutive joint drills and a joint naval patrol, with advanced Chinese warships and warplanes having arrived in the Peter the Great Bay and Vladivostok ahead of the exercises.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/9/11 23:16:34
  • Amphibious assault ship joins Chinese aircraft carrier group in far seas exercise

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship for the first time joined the aircraft carrier Shandong in a recent far seas exercise. Observers believe that this combination will play a crucial role in safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty, maritime rights, and development interests, particularly on key issues such as the Taiwan question and the South China Sea.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/10 21:12:13
  • Theater commanders of Chinese, US militaries hold talks

    The theater commanders of the Chinese and US militaries on Tuesday had a video teleconference, marking the resumption of all military communication mechanisms agreed by the heads of state of the two countries at the San Francisco meeting in November 2023.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/9/10 20:05:20
  • China, Russia to hold joint exercise in Sea of Japan, Sea of Okhotsk in September

    China and Russia will hold a joint naval and air exercise in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk this month, as the two countries continue to conduct a series of joint drills and patrols in moves to deepen pragmatic military cooperation that contributes to peace and stability, analysts said on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/9 22:25:05
  • China holds intensive naval interactions with ASEAN members

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently held intensive naval interactions including joint exercises and warship visits with several ASEAN member states, a move experts said on Sunday has enhanced regional security cooperation amid tensions stirred up by the Philippines.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/8 23:24:30
  • PLA Army helicopters practice replenishment on maritime platform

    Multiple types of helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army recently conducted replenishment on a maritime platform, a tactic experts said on Thursday enables the choppers to return to the frontline faster in cross-sea operations.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/6 0:00:42
  • China's Y-20 transport plane makes 1st overseas flight performance in Egypt

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Y-20 large transport aircraft has made its first overseas flight performance at the ongoing Egypt International Airshow, with Chinese defense industry also displaying a wide selection of products, a move experts said on Wednesday reflected high levels of military exchanges and pragmatic cooperation between China and Egypt.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/4 23:51:09
  • Think tank warns of accident risks caused by increasing Philippine air provocations

    A think tank warned of the risks of uncertainties and accidents more serious than ship collisions amid increasing Philippine air provocations on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Experts emphasized that the withdrawal of Philippine forces and an end to provocations are the only way to resolve the situation.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/3 22:56:10
  • Chinese, Singaporean warships launch harbor phase of joint drill

    Warships of the Chinese and Singaporean navies have launched the harbor phase of a joint exercise ahead of the sea phase off the southern Chinese coast, a move experts said on Sunday displays how China and Southeast Asian countries can have military cooperation that contributes to peace and stability.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/1 22:25:22
  • US Navy aircraft spotted during Philippine provocation at Xianbin Jiao: report

    A US Navy patrol aircraft was reportedly spotted as a Philippine Coast Guard ship rammed into a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the lagoon of China's Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea on Saturday, with experts saying the US plane serves as encouragement for the Philippines to conduct bolder and riskier provocations.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/9/1 22:20:30
  • Zhang Youxia stresses China-US military stability in meeting with Sullivan

    Vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia on Thursday stressed the importance of China and the US to maintain stability in military and security fields in meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/29 18:50:44
  • India's second nuclear missile submarine should be used responsibly: experts

    India is reportedly scheduled to launch its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine on Thursday. Chinese experts said that India should wield this power responsibly and contribute to peace and stability, rather than use it to flex muscles.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/29 18:42:18
  • US fans flames as Philippines keeps provoking China in South China Sea

    Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea caused by the Philippines' repeated provocations over Chinese islands and reefs, a high-ranking US military officer has announced the US' willingness to hold consultations on escorting Philippine ships in the region, a move Chinese experts said on Wednesday will only fan the flames and encourage Manila to make more infringing provocations.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/28 23:44:39
  • PLA Army, Air Force drill near China-Myanmar border

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army and Air Force on Tuesday launched a joint live-fire exercise on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border following an armed patrol in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/8/27 22:02:03
  • Expert predicts Philippine airdropping on China's Xianbin Jiao after failed maritime supply attempts

    It is likely for the Philippines to attempt to airdrop supplies to its quasi-grounded coast guard vessel at China's Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea and claim success to deceive its domestic audience and the international community, a Chinese expert warned on Tuesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/27 21:35:56
  • CCG blocks renewed Philippine intrusions at Xianbin Jiao

    The Philippines on Monday once again sent ships to intrude waters off China's Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea, but once again saw its provocation restricted by the China Coast Guard (CCG).

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/27 0:52:58
  • CCG restricts Philippine ship at Xianbin Jiao

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday took restrictive measures against a Philippine vessel that had illegally trespassed into waters off China's Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea planning to send supplies to another Philippine ship anchored in the Chinese reef's lagoon, with Chinese experts calling on Manila to withdraw its quasi-grounded vessel.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/25 23:49:03
  • Experts warn of possible Philippine provocations on China's Zhongye Dao

    The Philippines could stir up trouble in yet another Chinese island in the South China Sea, Chinese experts warned on Thursday, after Manila's provocative intrusions into waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao (also known as Xianbin Reef) and Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/22 23:34:27
  • China, Egypt hold joint naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea

    After completing a five-day friendly visit to Egypt, the Type 052D guided missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the Type 903A comprehensive replenishment ship Honghu of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group embarked from the Egyptian port city Alexandria on Monday local time and held a joint maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea with the Egyptian side, the PLA Navy said in a press release on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/21 23:31:42
  • PLA Navy's amphibious assault ship starts far seas drill: report

    A Type 075 amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly sailed across the first island chain and entered the Pacific Ocean for an apparent far seas exercise, with analysts on Tuesday highlighting the drill location's strategic significance over the Taiwan question.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/20 20:52:24
  • CCG restricts repeated Philippine vessel intrusions near South China Sea reefs

    ​The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday took legitimate, professional and restrained restrictive measures on Philippine Coast Guard ships when they consecutively intruded into waters adjacent to two Chinese reefs in the South China Sea, with experts slamming the Philippine' dangerous moves of brinkmanship that violate China's territorial sovereignty.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Du Qiongfang | 2024/8/19 13:02:41
  • China deploys advanced warplanes to Thailand for joint military drill

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has sent some of its main combat aircraft to Thailand as the two countries' air forces ready to kick off a joint exercise on Sunday, with experts saying that friendly and confrontational exchanges between pilots from the two sides will boost military mutual trust as well as enhance skills.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/18 19:49:34
  • Exclusive: Manila to deploy new vessel for 'semi-permanent presence' at China's Xianbin Jiao, breaking its promise: source

    The Philippines is planning to send a second coast guard vessel to anchor in the lagoon in China's Xianbin Jiao (also known as Xianbin Reef) in the South China Sea in an attempt to construct a forward deployment base in the form of a semi-permanent floating platform, the Global Times learned from a source familiar with the matter on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/14 20:27:52
  • China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill with warplanes and special operations units

    China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces. Experts said on Wednesday that the drill could feature practice relating to aircraft combat, airborne tasks as well as attack and defense of airports and anti-aircraft positions.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/14 18:04:22
  • China's aircraft carrier Shandong launches second far seas drill of the year

    With an interval of less than a month, China's aircraft carrier Shandong reportedly launched its second far seas drill of the year on Monday, with experts on Tuesday highlighting the carrier's increasing comprehensive combat capabilities.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/13 23:17:01
  • VOA's tank hype 'aims to sow discord between China, India amid improving ties'

    Chinese experts on Tuesday slammed a recent report by the Chinese language version of the Voice of America (VOA) on India's newly debuted light tank, saying that the US media is seeking to sow discord between China and India amid a recent recovery in relations by hyping the threat of military confrontation which has been subsiding for years.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/13 17:48:05
  • Drones widely deployed in Chinese militia units during exercises

    Multiple types of drones were deployed in recent exercises by multiple militia units across China, as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) become a key part of various Chinese military and police services and branches, observers said on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/12 22:27:25
  • Boeing's military products questioned after Starliner embarrassment

    As Boeing's Starliner remains stranded in space and its airliners repeatedly encounter issues, experts on Thursday questioned the company's technical and management capabilities as a whole, raising doubts over other Boeing products, especially those with military applications that affect peace and stability in the world.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Fan Anqi | 2024/8/8 22:51:30
  • China-Tanzania joint drill commences tactical training session

    The ongoing land phase of the China-Tanzania Peace Unity-2024 joint exercise commenced a joint tactical training on Thursday, a counter-terrorism drill that mixes the participating troops from the two sides together that heavily relies on trust, said a Chinese special operations team member.

    By Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/8 22:20:38
  • PLA holds combat patrol in South China Sea

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Wednesday held a combat patrol in the South China Sea in an apparent response to a joint exercise by the Philippines, the US, Australia and Canada in the region. The combat patrol is a move to defend China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights while sending a warning to relevant parties not to fan the flames in the region, experts said.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/8/7 23:55:04
  • PLA Army drills cross-sea transport using ferry

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army recently practiced cross-sea transport of heavy equipment of a combined arms brigade using a 20,000 ton-class civilian ferry, a ship type experts said on Wednesday could serve as an addition to the PLA Navy's existing amphibious landing ships.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/7 18:27:04
  • PLA continues Peace Unity-2024 exercises in Africa

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Peace Unity-2024 joint exercises in Africa is progressing smoothly, with a Chinese warship kicking off a joint naval drill with Mozambique on Tuesday after two other Chinese vessels wrapped up their joint naval drill with Tanzania earlier on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/8/6 23:26:08
  • Dedicated drone area added for 1st time to Airshow China

    China's largest aviation and aerospace exhibition will for the first time add a dedicated area for unmanned systems amid fast development and military applications of drones, with experts saying on Monday that China's drone technologies and industrial capabilities have reached a very high level.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/5 22:05:30
  • Japan 'on risky path of reviving militarism' with enhanced military cooperation with Quad

    Japan is planning 2+2 ministerial talks with India and Australia focusing on military cooperation after similar talks were held between Japan and the US in July, and experts warned on Sunday that Japan is on a dangerous path to revive the militarism that once brought disasters to numerous countries in World War II.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/8/5 0:39:23
  • Philippines eyes F-16 deal after joint drill with US in South China Sea

    The Philippines and the US recently held a joint exercise in the South China Sea aimed at China as the Philippines expressed interest in purchasing US F-16 fighter jets. Experts said on Thursday that the US is tightening its grip on the Philippines after the latter reached a provisional arrangement with China on managing situation in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/8/1 21:09:58
  • PLA celebrates Army Day with combat readiness

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is set to celebrate its 97th founding anniversary on Thursday (August 1) after a year of intensive missions and development to safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests amid deteriorating security situations in the world and tensions around China.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/31 20:53:21
  • China-Tanzania joint military drill kicks off, 'reflects Chinese continental power projection capabilities'

    China and Tanzania have launched a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Tanzania, with experts saying on Tuesday that the drill, featuring a large number of Chinese troops, heavy equipment and large warships, reflected the continental power projection capabilities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to ensure peace and stability around the world.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/30 21:14:14
  • PLA's electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier completes third sea trial: media

    The Fujian, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's third aircraft carrier, has returned to its shipyard after completing its third sea trial, media reported, with experts on Monday highlighting the increasing length of test voyages and the short intervals between them, which indicate positive results.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/29 20:45:27
  • PLA holds intensive foreign military interactions across three continents

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is holding intensive foreign military interactions with several countries across three continents, reflecting China's efforts in boosting friendly military cooperation and enhancing global peace and stability, experts said on Sunday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/28 19:14:40
  • Chinese, Russian bombers appear in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

    China and Russia on Thursday held their eighth joint aerial strategic patrol that saw bombers of the two countries flying over the Bering Sea for the first time, also marking the farthest place Chinese bombers have reached in a strategic patrol mission, experts said.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/25 22:10:20
  • Chinese warship arrives in St. Petersburg for Russian naval celebrations

    A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship recently arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in Russia's upcoming Navy Day celebrations, with analysts highlighting recent China-Russia military exchanges and stressing the PLA Navy's far seas capabilities while refuting US media hype.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/24 20:12:17
  • SCO holds first joint anti-terrorism drill in China featuring all member states

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently held its first joint anti-terrorism drill featuring in China all member states, with experts saying on Tuesday that the large-scale exercise showed the SCO's determination and capabilities in tackling resurging threats from terrorism.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/23 19:56:16
  • Taiwan island launches military exercise in 'futile attempt to resist reunification'

    The island of Taiwan on Monday launched the live action phase of its annual Han Kuang exercise, claiming to mimic actual combat in which the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) blockades the island.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/22 21:28:48
  • China, Belarus joint army exercise 'reaches preset goals'

    China and Belarus recently successfully wrapped up a joint army exercise, with a Chinese commander saying that the drill reached expected goals.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/21 19:23:10
  • China, Russia wrap up joint naval drill, show 'high-level combat orientation'

    China and Russia have wrapped up a naval exercise in which warships from the two navies conducted live gun and missile firing in waters off China's southern coast, with experts on Thursday highlighting the high-level actual combat orientation displayed throughout the drill and the continued boosting of China-Russia military cooperation.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/18 21:13:51
  • Aircraft carrier Shandong joined by two large destroyers in far seas drill

    Joined by two Type 055 large destroyers and hosting intensive aircraft operations, the Shandong carrier group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy displayed full operational capability during the ongoing far seas drill in the West Pacific, experts said on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/17 19:44:39
  • China, Russia navies wrap up joint patrol, start live-fire exercise in South China Sea

    Chinese and Russian navies recently wrapped up a joint naval patrol that stretched from northern Pacific waters to the South China Sea, meanwhile, the sea phase of a live-fire exercise between the two navies started, as experts expect the joint operations to enhance the two navies' interoperability in dealing with maritime security threats.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/16 20:15:48
  • China, Russia hold simultaneous joint naval drill, patrol

    The navies of China and Russia are holding a joint exercise in the South China Sea and a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean in moves experts said on Sunday aim to enhance military cooperation and safeguard peace and stability.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/14 19:08:46
  • PLA Navy's second 10,000 ton-class hospital ship starts South China Sea medical rounds

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's second 10,000 ton-class hospital ship recently embarked on a voyage to islands and reefs in the South China Sea to conduct medical rounds and rescue exercises, with experts saying on Thursday that the vessel will enhance the PLA Navy's logistics capabilities and provide extra public security goods to the international community.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/11 18:36:39
  • Aircraft carrier Shandong spotted launching far seas drill amid China-Russia joint maritime patrol

    China's Shandong aircraft carrier group reportedly started its first far seas exercise of the year after it was spotted on Tuesday operating in the West Pacific, where another group of Chinese and Russian warships are conducting a joint maritime patrol.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/7/10 20:32:02
  • PLA shares drone, anti-drone techs in China-Laos joint drill

    Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops participating in an ongoing bilateral exercise in Laos shared drone and anti-drone technologies with their Lao counterparts, a move experts said on Tuesday further displays the PLA's efforts to integrate unmanned equipment and related tactics into combat.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/9 19:03:53
  • Chinese training aircraft provide new foundation for aviation forces

    Acting as a foundation in building strong aviation forces, China's training aircraft are sophisticated, reliable, of outstanding performance, and can be built in large quantities, with one of the top products, the intermediate trainer jet K-8, having won a 70 percent international market share, the Global Times learned recently.

    By Liu Xuanzun in Nanchang and Fan Wei in Beijing | 2024/7/8 22:26:17
  • Chinese, Belarusian armies to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise

    The Chinese and Belarusian armies will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise shortly after Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), with experts saying on Sunday that the drill will contribute to regional peace and stability.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/7 17:55:40
  • China's H-6K bomber displays high ballistic missile-carrying capacity

    An official photo recently released by the Chinese military showed the outstanding capability of the H-6K bomber in carrying air-launched ballistic missiles – capable of carrying four instead of two previously shown to the public.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/7/1 21:16:40
  • China's aircraft carrier Shandong spotted near Philippines amid tensions

    China's aircraft carrier Shandong was recently spotted sailing near the Philippines in a move media said serves as a deterrence against continuous Philippine provocations on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/6/30 18:19:40
  • US-led RIMPAC drill kicks off, 'with PLA amphibious assault ship in mind'

    The US-led Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 was scheduled to kick off on Thursday, with a key part of the drills being sinking a 40,000-ton target ship that analysts said aim to show off the capability to destroy a Chinese amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier amid current tensions in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/6/27 19:41:05
  • Japan hypes Chinese 'recon activities' amid US-led trilateral drills

    Japan hyped intensified Chinese "reconnaissance activities" amid a US-led trilateral exercise in South Korea. The joint drills on China's doorstep not only show off force against North Korea amid its recent agreement on a security pact with Russia, but also target China, experts said on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/26 22:29:49
  • Daily PLA flights near Taiwan island see major increase over past week

    The defense authority of the island of Taiwan has reported consecutive double-digit numbers of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the island over the past week. This comes as the mainland intensifies regular drills and patrols amid attempts by "Taiwan independence" secessionists to resist reunification by force.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/24 23:43:56
  • US keeps stoking tensions despite Philippine's failed latest provocation

    Although the Philippines' latest provocation in the waters off China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea has failed under the decisive law enforcement by the China Coast Guard (CCG), the US is still trying to hype the tension in the region, as it wants more regional countries to be used and seek hegemonic interests from conflicts, said Chinese experts after a senior US diplomat made groundless accusations in Vietnam against China recently.

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/23 23:07:29
  • PLA Navy's new submarine makes official debut

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy revealed a new type of submarine in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of its submarine force, with analysts saying on Thursday that the uniquely designed boat offers enhanced stealth and has already reached operational capability.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/20 20:39:25
  • Exclusive: CCG recaptures Chinese fishermen' fishing net stolen by Filipinos

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently recaptured Chinese fishermen's fishing net stolen by the Filipinos near the Philippines' warship illegally grounded at China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea, an exclusive video the Global Times obtained from the CCG revealed.

    By Feng Fan and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/20 19:01:51
  • Exclusive: Photos show CCG boarding, inspecting, restricting Philippine vessels intruding into Ren'ai Jiao

    A set of photos the Global Times obtained exclusively from the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday show the CCG's interception, boarding, inspection and expelling of Philippine supply vessels when the latter illegally intruded into waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Fan Wei | 2024/6/19 16:13:41
  • PLA Navy's submarine force makes historic breakthroughs

    The submarine force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of nuclear-powered boats while also maintaining conventional boats, an officer said on Monday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/17 21:29:10
  • US urged to disarm more nukes, stop hyping 'China nuclear threat' theory

    Possessing nearly half of the world's nuclear weapons, much more than China's, the US' hyping of the "China nuclear threat" theory is a ridiculous attempt to further consolidate its nuclear dominance, and it is the US that should disarm more nukes to make the world a safer place, observers said.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/17 19:24:23
  • Beijing prepared to counter 'Manila's attempt to legalize illegal occupations'

    China is well prepared for the Philippines' latest attempt to legalize its illegal occupations in the South China Sea as Manila recently filed a claim with the UN about an “extended continental shelf” (ECS) in the region, said analysts, noting that China will take comprehensive countermeasures in all fronts to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, and that the China Coast Guard's (CCG) new procedures will allow Chinese law enforcement forces to take more decisive action to counter provocations.

    By Yang Sheng, Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/6/16 22:17:03
  • China deploys amphibious assault ship to Nansha Qundao for first time: media

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly has for the first time deployed an amphibious assault ship to the Nansha Qundao (also known as Nansha Islands) in the South China Sea, a move experts said on Sunday is preparation for any emergency response amid repeated provocations by the Philippines.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/16 17:14:02
  • Group of three Type 055 large destroyers drill in South China Sea

    China recently deployed a group of warships including three Type 055 large destroyers to the South China Sea for a training exercise, a powerful task force experts said on Thursday will contribute to peace and stability amid regional tensions caused by continuous Filipino provocation.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/13 17:31:45
  • China's third aircraft carrier's reported second sea trial attracts media attention

    China's third aircraft carrier, the electromagnetic catapult-equipped Fujian, reportedly wrapped up its second sea trial on Tuesday, an expansive and intensive test that experts said on Wednesday reflects the smooth progress made by the 80,000 ton-class warship.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/12 20:04:48
  • PLA warns off Dutch naval helicopter over its infringing provocation: spokesperson

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) lawfully repelled a Dutch naval vessel-based helicopter when it conducted infringing provocations near Shanghai last week, a spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/6/11 19:33:09
  • China develops biomimetic submersibles modeled on manta rays: report

    A series of biomimetic submersibles independently developed by China have started practical deployment in the South China Sea, with larger variants for armed reconnaissance missions under development, media reported.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/10 19:08:44
  • PLA Navy holds maritime response drills in South China Sea amid Philippine provocations

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's maritime border defense forces stationed in Nansha Qundao (also known as Nansha Islands) in the South China Sea recently conducted a maritime response exercise amid repeated provocations by the Philippines in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/6 18:04:33
  • Japan reports Chinese drone presence amid US aircraft carrier activities

    Japan's defense ministry said it spotted a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drone flying into the West Pacific on Tuesday, with analysts saying on Wednesday that the operation could serve as a countermeasure against US aircraft carrier activities on China's doorstep. A TB-001 armed reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Chinese military on Tuesday flew past the Miyako Strait from the East China Sea into the West Pacific to the south of Okinawa Island, before returning from the same path, Japan's Ministry of Defense Joint Staff said in a press release on Tuesday evening.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/5 20:29:35
  • PLA Navy warship wraps up joint drills in Nigeria

    A Chinese warship has recently wrapped up a multilateral joint exercise in Nigeria, a move analysts said on Monday saw the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sail to far seas in the Atlantic, boosting military ties with other countries and contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world. The PLANS (PLA Navy Ship) Xuchang, a Type 054A frigate in the PLA Navy's 46th escort task force, joined the six-day exercise from May 27 to Saturday as a part of the Nigerian Navy's 68th anniversary celebrations, the PLA Navy said in a press release on Sunday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/6/3 21:12:07
  • China's approach to global security elaborated at Shangri-La Dialogue

    Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Sunday introduced China's approach to global security on the closing day of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as he offered Chinese thoughts on resolving global security issues with a global perspective, while reiterating China's firm stances on the Taiwan question and the South China Sea issue.

    By Li Aixin and Guo Yuandan in Singapore and Liu Xuanzun in Beijing | 2024/6/2 18:42:40
  • Chinese defense chief stresses redline on core issues with Austin

    Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had their face-to-face meeting on Friday on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, marking the first in-person talks between Chinese and US defense chiefs since November 2022 and a further step in resuming military dialogue and consultations amid recent tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Straits.

    By Li Aixin, Guo Yuandan in Singapore and Liu Xuanzun in Beijing | 2024/5/31 21:09:06
  • China's J-20 stealth fighter jet receiving upgrades; next generation coming soon: test pilot

    An ace test pilot of China's J-20 stealth fighter jet recently revealed that the J-20 is receiving constant upgrades, and a next generation warplane is expected to make its debut soon.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/30 21:56:25
  • China building more Type 055 large destroyers: reports

    China is reportedly building more Type 055 large destroyers, reflecting the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's strides toward the blue water and efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests as well as peace and stability in the world, experts said on Wednesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/29 22:14:22
  • J-20 stealth fighter jet can easily reach supercruise, PLA confirms

    The Chinese military has confirmed that its J-20 stealth fighter jet can easily reach supercruise, which experts said on Monday can bring significant tactical advantages and reflect the power of China's domestically developed engines.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/27 22:04:24
  • Chinese Defense Minister to attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

    Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this week and outline China's global security concept, which experts said on Monday will reaffirm China's commitment to pursuing a path of peaceful development and its willingness to deepen international military cooperation despite Western accusations against China over the Taiwan question and South China Sea issue.

    By Li Aixin and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/27 12:39:06
  • PLA drills shock 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces

    The just-concluded large-scale joint exercise by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has shocked “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces, with a pilot of the island's air force reportedly admitting that “the air force will eventually collapse.”

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/26 20:25:12
  • PLA's robot dogs demonstrate capabilities at China-Cambodia joint drills

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed robot dogs during the ongoing China-Cambodia joint exercise, a move analysts said on Sunday indicated the technical sophistication of the intelligent equipment that can greatly enhance combat efficiency and reduce casualty.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/26 17:32:19
  • Drills of PLA, CCG continue around Taiwan island

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) continued to conduct drills around the island of Taiwan on Friday, forming what some experts call a new normal of "anti-salami-slicing" against provocations by the "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/5/24 20:35:19
  • PLA Navy hospital ship visits islands and reefs in South China Sea

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently deployed a hospital ship on a mission to support troops stationed on islands and reefs in the South China Sea, with experts saying on Wednesday that physical and mental health is vital to combat capabilities particularly under challenging natural environment in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/22 22:27:28
  • Armed Z-20 helicopter revealed in official report

    An armed variant of China's independently developed Z-20 helicopter recently made its first appearance in an official report, with experts saying on Tuesday that even more Z-20 variants are expected to be developed. The PLA Daily on Monday published a story regarding Yuan Yuqiang, a non-commissioned officer in service with a brigade under the 76th Group Army of the Chinese Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) who realized his dream to become a flight mechanical technician.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/21 22:34:39
  • First China-Mongolia joint army drill wrapped up with live-action featuring 100+ armored vehicles

    As the armies of China and Mongolia on Sunday wrapped up their first joint drill with a live-action exercise featuring more than 100 armored vehicles, experts said on Monday that the large-scale exercise could be just a start for more similar drills to in the future.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/20 22:31:23
  • Taiwan people call for peace as secessionist Lai to formally take office

    Taiwan regional leader-elect and head of the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te, who won the island's election in January with only 40 percent of the vote, is scheduled to formally take office on Monday.

    By Yang Sheng and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/19 22:10:25
  • China, Cambodia proceed with joint land, naval exercise

    The ongoing China-Cambodia joint exercise is proceeding smoothly after its launch, as the Cambodian troops got their hands on some of China's latest weapons and equipment, showing a high level of mutual trust between the two militaries, experts said on Sunday. The Golden Dragon-2024 joint drills entered the adaptation phase on Saturday, when the participating troops from both sides practiced their skills and had deep exchanges, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command said in a press release on Sunday.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/19 22:01:56
  • Chinese, Mongolian troops hold live-fire training in joint exercises

    The ongoing China-Mongolia “Steppe Partner-2024” joint army training initiative held its first comprehensive, full-process live-fire training on Friday in Dornogovi Province of Mongolia on Friday.

    By Zhang Han and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/18 18:49:59
  • Exclusive: Philippine convoy deterred by Chinese forces, stops 50nm away from Huangyan Dao: source

    A Philippine convoy organized by the Atin Ito Coalition has been deterred by Chinese forces, as it stopped 50 nautical miles away from China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) on Thursday, despite the organization's claim of successfully completing its mission, the Global Times learned from a source.

    By Wang Qi and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/16 12:45:46
  • Joint drills by US, Taiwan island 'political stunt' ahead of Lai's inauguration

    Ahead of the scheduled inauguration of Taiwan regional leader-elect Lai Ching-te, Western media on Tuesday sensationalized the so-called joint drills between the navies of the US and the island of Taiwan held in April.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/14 18:04:27
  • GT investigates: Who's the Philippine NGO that is inciting Filipino civilians to launch new round of staged provocation near China's Huangyan Dao?

    After recruiting journalists and fisherfolk to launch infringing activities in the South China Sea, the Philippines is about to play a new round of trick in staging another incident. Philippine media outlets recently reported that a Filipino non-governmental organization called Atin Ito, or “This is ours,” is planning to rally a group of so-called Philippine fisherfolk to travel to the waters around China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in an attempt to use “fisherfolks” as “human shields, ” to initiate a fresh round of provocation in the South China Sea and deliberately engage in “sadfishing” to the international community.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Fan Wei | 2024/5/13 20:37:57
  • Exclusive: China holds coast guard drills near Huangyan Dao, unveils evidence of Philippine pollution

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently held a maritime rescue exercise in waters adjacent to Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), a move analysts said on Monday highlighted China's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the island in the South China Sea.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/13 19:24:36
  • PLA's Type 055 large destroyers conduct frequent drills in South China Sea

    At least three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy task forces led by Type 055 large destroyers conducted exercises and combat patrols in and beyond the South China Sea over the past month, with experts saying on Thursday that this type of world-class warship has reached complete operational capability, and their deployment will contribute to peace and stability amid recent tensions in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/5/9 21:29:28
  • China's 3rd aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trials, 'to greatly empower PLA Navy'

    China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, returned to Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at around 3 p.m. Wednesday after completing its maiden sea trials.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/5/8 14:46:44
  • China's 3rd aircraft carrier the Fujian begins first sea trial

    The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, also the first equipped with electromagnetic catapults, on Wednesday started its first sea trial session, a move analysts said will test newly integrated technology and lay a solid foundation for the commissioning of the 80,000 ton-class warship.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/5/1 8:45:18
  • China's JH-7A fighter bomber provides close air support in cross-service exercise

    China's JH-7A fighter bomber provided close air support to ground forces in a recent cross-service exercise, with analysts saying on Monday that the multirole aircraft has demonstrated its versatility in an attack role.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/25 18:47:56
  • Chinese Defense Ministry vows to take resolute measures against Philippine provocations

    The Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MOD) on Sunday vowed to take resolute measures against the Philippines should it continue to challenge China's bottom line, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announcing a combat exercise being conducted recently in the South China Sea.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/24 19:12:52
  • US military ramps up activities in S.China Sea, risking conflicts: report

    The US continued to strengthen its military activities on China's doorstep in the South China Sea and surrounding areas in 2023, including deploying aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines and bombers, holding intensified close-in reconnaissance operations, and holding joint exercises, which poses growing risks to China-US relations, according to a newly released think tank report.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/3/22 20:51:43
  • US intensifies provocative actions to 'build tensions, contain China'

    The US has recently ramped up its trouble-stirring moves in at least three directions around China to build regional tensions and reinforce its containment of China. Analysts said that Washington has always taken advantage of regional conflicts to serve its selfish geopolitical interests and warned of the consequences of serving as Washington's proxies and cannon fodder.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/21 22:28:13
  • China-Pakistan relationship remains a source of peace and stability in region and beyond: ambassador

    Pakistan takes "immense pride" in its unique and "time-tested friendship" with China. The two countries are not only connected by land, rivers, and mountains, but also by a heart corridor, founded on the shared values of mutual respect, trust, solidarity, and support, said Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil-ur-Rahman Hashmi.

    By Xie Wenting and Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/20 22:11:00
  • PLA Navy, Air Force join China Coast Guard in combat exercise

    The navy and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command recently joined the China Coast Guard (CCG) and held a series of combat exercises across several maritime regions amid tensions in the Taiwan Straits, a move experts said on Monday will contribute to the safeguarding of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as peace and stability in the region.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/18 19:18:30
  • PLA Navy landing ships hold combat exercises in South China Sea

    A group of landing ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently held live-fire exercises in the South China Sea, with analysts saying on Sunday that the flexible vessels capable of carrying tanks in amphibious landing missions are important in the safeguarding of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/17 20:15:50
  • China, Iran, Russia wrap up sea phase of joint naval exercise

    The five-day China-Iran-Russia joint naval exercise Security Belt-2024 on Wednesday wrapped up its sea phase. The core part of the drill saw warships from the three countries conducting training to rescue civilian ships, which reflected the peaceful nature of the trilateral cooperation, experts said on Thursday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/3/14 18:14:00
  • China, Iran, Russia launch joint drills near Gulf of Oman, safeguard regional maritime security

    The naval forces of China, Iran and Russia on Monday launched an exercise near the Gulf of Oman in a joint effort to safeguard regional maritime security, without targeting any third country or current regional tensions, experts said on Tuesday.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/3/12 22:38:11
  • China's in-development H-20 bomber worth the excitement: PLA Air Force deputy commander

    China's long awaited first strategic stealth bomber, the H-20, is worth the excitement, as it faces no technical difficulties in development and will be unveiled to the public soon, said the deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force at the two sessions in Beijing.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/11 20:02:46
  • Chinese military aims to boost strategic capabilities in emerging areas such as AI, unmanned tech

    The Chinese military has vowed to implement President Xi Jinping's call to enhance strategic capabilities in emerging areas, with military lawmakers and experts stressing the importance of new quality productive forces including artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned technologies, aerospace and cyberspace in modern warfare. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Thursday called on China's armed forces to forge a stronger sense of mission, deepen reform and promote innovation to comprehensively enhance strategic capabilities in emerging areas. He made the remarks while attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police Force (PAP) at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, or China's national legislature, the Xinhua News Agency reported on the day.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/10 21:46:58
  • Chinese Foreign Minister urges countries outside the region not to stir up trouble in South China Sea

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday urged countries from outside the region to not stir up troubles in the South China Sea, as he vows to take justified actions to defend China's rights and respond with prompt and legitimate countermeasures.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/7 12:53:37
  • China to unveil fourth aircraft carrier soon: PLA Navy political commissar

    China will unveil its fourth aircraft carrier soon and answer the question as to whether it will be nuclear-powered, said the political commissar of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy at the ongoing two sessions in Beijing.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2024/3/6 22:21:51
  • Exclusive: CCG restricts Filipino ships' Ren'ai trespass in scrape-causing incident; water cannon deployed to warn Philippine vessel

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday took restriction measures, including the use of water cannon, against Philippine vessels that had trespassed into waters off China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea, during which a Filipino vessel intentionally rammed into a Chinese ship and causing a minor scrape.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2024/3/5 21:47:06
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