Chinese military expert says Kyodo misinterprets his words over Dongsha Islands drill
A Chinese professor said his words have been misinterpreted after Japanese media quoted his article and wrongly inferred that the Chinese mainland "is expected to carry out a large-scale landing drill" aimed at seizing the Taiwan-controlled Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea in August.
Interview with South China Sea think tank head shows three possibilities risking China-US military conflict
In an exclusive interview with the Global Times reporters Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan on Thursday, Hu Bo, director of SCSPI, introduced why the SCSPI platform releases the information to the public, and the characteristics of US military activities in the South China Sea.
Xi stresses modernization of national defense, armed forces
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed advancing the modernization of the national defense and armed forces.
Chinese PLA handles diverse missions in tough 2020
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will celebrate its 93rd anniversary on Saturday. In 2020, the PLA underwent extremely tough missions, including fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and massive floods, and responded to military threats from other countries in the South China Sea, the Taiwan Straits, and the China-India border region
India's Rafale fighter jets have no chance against China's J-20: experts
India has recently received delivery of five Rafale fighter jets, with a former Indian air chief marshal boasting that the French-made warplanes' capability is superior to China's J-20 stealth fighter jet. Chinese experts said that the Rafale is only a third-plus generation fighter jet, and does not stand much of a chance against a stealth, fourth generation one like the J-20.
PLA Navy's new bomber debuts in South China Sea drills
New warplanes affiliated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, including H-6G and H-6J bombers, recently conducted intensive round-the-clock drills in the South China Sea, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
Chinese cities publish army recruiting publicity video ads ahead of Army Day, draw fans
China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday released a military recruitment video for 2020, showcasing the country's military capability and its armed forces, domestically developed weapons and aircraft, which has already racked up millions of views on social media.
US military provocations in S.China Sea to strengthen China's resolve: defense ministry
Disregarding the facts and history, the US has made unfounded accusations against China, sowed discord in the South China Sea and sent two US Navy aircraft carriers for dual exercises in the region, which fully exposed its hegemony mentality and double standards, China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Ren Guoqiang told a press conference on Thursday.
Australia likely to face unbearable consequences
The US and Australia are teaming up to levy criticism against China and vow to strengthen military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, especially after the meetings between their foreign and defense ministers. Experts warned that by cooperating with the US' anti-China policies, Australia, as an opportunist, would not climb to a more important position in the region as it has always longed for, but will face unbearable consequences by undermining its ties with China.
New generator unit application assists China's future warship development
China's domestically developed 20-megawatt turbo generator unit has been put into actual use for the first time. It is widely expected to be used on China's future warships to support the advanced integrated electric propulsion (IEP) technology that would enable the use of high energy weapons, including electromagnetic railguns and lasers.
Xi presents order to promote military officer to rank of general
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), Wednesday presented a certificate of order at a ceremony to promote Xu Zhongbo, political commissar of the Rocket Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, to the rank of general.
As China 'will definitely retaliate' military provocation, experts warn US not to escalate tensions
The increasing tensions between China and the US, and the worsening COVID-19 epidemic situation, as well as the declining approval ratings of President Donald Trump have raised concerns, among strategists and experts, of a military conflict between the two nuclear-armed powers caused by the dangerous US attempts.
Chinese aircraft carriers get power boost by fighters' nighttime buddy refueling capability
China's aircraft carrier-based J-15 fighter jets have now become capable of conducting nighttime buddy refueling, one of the most challenging tactical moves by carrier-borne fighter jets, the PLA Navy revealed after recent successful exercises.
China, India complete troops disengagement in most border locations: FM
Chinese and Indian border troops on the frontline have completed disengagement in most locations following close communications between the two sides via military and diplomatic channels, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Next gen fighter jet forthcoming in great power competition: J-20 chief designer
A revolutionary, cognition-subverting next generation fighter jet, characterized by long-range, high capabilities in penetration, awareness, firepower and fast decision-making, is about to come into being amid great power competition, according to a recent paper by the chief designer of China's J-20 stealth fighter jet.
China's home-grown large amphibious aircraft AG600 makes 1st sea-based test flight
China's domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully made its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. This demonstrated the aircraft's capability of operating in maritime conditions and prepared it to conduct rescue missions, including far sea cargo transport and maritime emergency rescue, its developer said.
China's domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 made maiden sea launch on Sunday
China's domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 made maiden sea launch on Sunday.
PLA starts maritime drills featuring 'powerful ammunition' on doorstep of S. China Sea
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is holding live-fire drills with powerful ammunition near Leizhou Peninsula of South China's Guangdong Province, on the doorstep of the South China Sea, starting Saturday, amid continuous US military provocations in the region.