China to develop first 10,000-ton surveillance ship
The China Ship-building Industry Corporation has confirmed it has accepted a contract to develop and build the world's first 10,000-ton class marine surveillance ship.
Ship shape
A member of the Chinese navy conducts observations from amphibious landing craft Changbaishan on Monday. A flotilla with China’s South China Sea fleet on Monday set sail from a military port in Hainan Province for a drill in the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
Shenyang drills were ‘regular training’: MOD
China’s Ministry of National Defense stated Monday that drills held by the Shenyang Military Area Command recently was planned “regular training” in response to foreign media’s speculation over its strategic nature amid tensions on the North Korean border.
Chinese navy starts open sea drill
A flotilla with China's Nanhai Fleet on Monday set sail from a military port in south China's Hainan Province for a drill in the South China Sea, according to military sources.
New aircraft carrier ‘under construction’
The second of China’s four reportedly planned aircraft carriers is said to be under construction in a port city in Northeast China, raising the public’s enthusiasm.
US losing grip on Pacific: PACOM
The chief of the US Pacific Command (PACOM) has said the US military’s uncontested control over the Pacific region is coming to an end, and highlighted China’s rise as a potential risk to the country’s presence in the region.
China's scientific tests not targeting any country: defense ministry
China's National Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday that its scientific experiments did not target any country, in response to media reports about China's recent test of a hypersonic missile carrier.
‘No targets’ for missiles
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday responded to recent reports from some foreign media that China has tested supersonic missile weapons, saying it is “normal” and has “no specific targets.”
PLA to only buy domestic brand cars in latest frugality move
China’s armed forces have been told to choose domestic brand cars when procuring military vehicles, according to a circular published on Monday.
PLA's heavy armored forces conduct 1st military training of the Year
A heavy armored regiment from southwestern China's Chengdu Military Region of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducts the first military training of the New Year on Jan 8, 2014.