The China Coast Guard Spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Thursday that the China Coast Guard (CCG) had lawfully handled illegal activities by multiple Philippine vessels in waters adjacent to Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao from Sunday to Wednesday.

At the 55th Paris Air Show, the Chinese J-10CE fighter jet, which has recently achieved remarkable success in foreign military air combat operations, has become a top focus of international media attention. Its appearance alongside France's Rafale fighter jet has sparked lively discussions, with media zeroing in on the question: "Which is superior, the J-10CE or the Rafale?" Commenting on this question, Wu Jiwei, a spokesperson at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), told the Global Times that both aircraft are advanced fighters on the world stage, and he expressed hope that all cutting-edge fighter jets from different countries could contribute to safeguarding global peace.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Silkroad Ark hospital ship arrived in designated areas in the South China Sea on Wednesday on a mission to deliver healthcare service directly at the maritime borders, providing health checkups, traditional Chinese medicine treatments, psychological services, and performances for troops stationed on remote islands and reefs, the PLA Navy said in a statement on Thursday.

Japanese, the US, and Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies have conducted a new round of joint exercises this week in Japanese waters. Japan, which continuously engages in maritime actions along with other countries, has been propagating the "Chinese military threat" by closely monitoring the movements of Chinese aircraft carriers while an ex-official speculated about China's normal law enforcement actions near the Diaoyu Islands.

The 55th Paris Air Show officially kicked off in Paris, France on Monday local time. At this year's event, China's J-10CE fighter jet that has recently achieved remarkable combat success became one of top attractions for media, with many visitors flocking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) exhibition booth to check out and take photos with the J-10CE model on display.

Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the launch of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults. Official media said China is about to enter a three-aircraft-carrier era, with the Fujian expected to enter service by 2025.

US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" on Monday local time, without saying why. This comes as he left the G7 summit in Canada early to fly back to Washington due to the situation in the Middle East, CNN reported on Tuesday.

At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday, a Japanese media reporter asked: “The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden on Monday released its Yearbook on world nuclear forces, claiming that China now has 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third in the world, and that China's nuclear arsenal is growing by about 100 new warheads a year, faster than any other country. What is your comment about this?”

PLA Southern Theater Command organized a joint sea and air patrol in the South China Sea on Saturday, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated on Sunday, emphasizing that any military activities that stir up trouble in the South China Sea and create hotspot issues are fully under control.

China is showcasing some of its top aviation products, including the J-20, the J-35A and the J-10CE fighter jets, at the upcoming Paris Air Show. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes are expected to draw significant international attention at the event, particularly following the recent combat successes of China's made-for-export J-10CE.

The Middle East has once again become the focus of global attention, after Israel launched unprecedented strikes on Iran and Tehran vowed to retaliate. In the face of the danger of escalating tensions, various parties, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar on Friday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day, while world leaders urged restraint in Iran-Israel escalation.

In response to a media inquiry on Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating simultaneously in the Pacific for the first time, and that Chinese carrier-based aircraft came "unusually close" to a Japanese military patrol plane, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that recently, the Chinese Navy's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier groups conducted routine training in the Western Pacific.

When asked to share expectations on China-US mil-to-mil relations after Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the request of the latter, and President Xi pointed out that the two sides should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military and law enforcement, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China always upholds the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and stays committed to promoting a steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US military-to-military relationship.

China's second type of fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35A, has been a global focal point since its debut at the 2024 Airshow China. The J-35A is scheduled to make an international appearance in model form at the upcoming 55th Paris Air Show, which is expected to once again stir up a wave of excitement around Chinese warplanes, the Global Times learned.

When asked to comment on Japan's representations to China regarding Chinese aircraft carrier-based fighter jets approaching and intercepting a Japanese patrol aircraft performing surveillance missions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan stated that the training conducted by the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier-based fighter jets in the western Pacific Ocean is routine training organized in accordance with the annual plan. It is fully consistent with international law and international practices, and does not target any specific country or objective, the spokesperson said.

On Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked about Japan's claim that a Chinese fighter jet had an "abnormal approach" to a Japanese military patrol aircraft over the Pacific – to which that Japan expressed serious concern – inquiring whether the Foreign Ministry could provide further details and a response. Lin responded that China's activities in the relevant maritime and airspace are fully in compliance with international law and international practices.

Chinese Foreign Ministry urged Japan to cease its dangerous close-in reconnaissance activities on Thursday, after Japan's Defense Ministry claimed an "abnormal close encounter" between the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy aircraft carrier Shandong and a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific Ocean.

In response to an inquiry regarding reports that the mainland's J-10C fighter jets and PL-15 missile demonstrated overwhelming advantages during an India-Pakistan air conflict, which has sparked heated discussion in Taiwan with some commentary noting that it shatters the DPP authorities' illusion of "resisting reunification by force," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities' persistent adherence to separatist "Taiwan independence" stance and their attempt to "seek independence by relying on foreign support" and "resist reunification by force" are acts of self-delusion and will ultimately lead to a dead end.

Formations of PLA Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning and Shandong have recently conducted training in Western Pacific and other waters to test the forces' capabilities in far seas defense and joint operations, said Senior Captain Wang Xuemeng, a spokesperson for the PLA Navy on Tuesday, according to China Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA news media center.

When asked to comments on US arms sales to the island of Taiwan and US military personnel operating on the island, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Monday that the Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this act.

At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday, a reporter from a Japanese media raised a question for China's response about the Japanese government confirming the activities of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in the Pacific waters near Japan.

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests, and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations.

Official media on Sunday unveiled details of the FTC-2000G and the L15, which are two types of Chinese export-oriented combat trainer aircraft that an aviation expert said are highly competitive in the global market due to their high cost-effectives dual-role capabilities for both training and combat, as well as China's capability to provide comprehensive technological support.

According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China's J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft's recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning reportedly moved into the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, with a US media outlet claiming it marks the furthest distance the Chinese carrier has sailed in the Western Pacific on deployment. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Tuesday that the Liaoning's training is routine and such long-distance voyages are expected to become increasingly regular.

According to an official release, a newly upgraded version of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D destroyer was featured in recent training exercises, with an expert saying on Monday that a new radar, visually similar with the one used on the latest Type 054B frigate, could grant the Type 052D destroyer even stronger search and tracking capabilities.

In response to the negative comments by US defense secretary on China at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, which exaggerated the "China threat" narrative, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Sunday that the US is accustomed to creating disputes, inciting confrontation, and pursuing selfish interests at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the first plenary session of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday morning. After the speech, Da Wei, director of Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University who attended the event, said when accepting media interview that the signal the US wanted to convey was "heard clearly," however, its credibility remains highly questionable.

On Saturday, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized troop forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and nearby areas.

A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson has responded to questions regarding the performance of Chinese equipment in the recent India-Pakistan conflict and India's obtainment of an unexploded Chinese-made air-to-air missile. At a regular Thursday press briefing, spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang emphasized China's hope that both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation.

When asked about the signals sent by China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is stepping up sea trials, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Thursday that sea trials are a necessary phase in the aircraft carrier's development, adding that the Fujian aircraft carrier will continue to carry out related tests as scheduled.

When asked to comment on China's export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet achieving its first combat achievements by shooting down multiple fighter jets in air combat without any losses, Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Thursday, "We would like to stress that India and Pakistan are neighbors that cannot be moved. We hope both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation."

Western media on Wednesday hyped an alleged Chinese bomber deployment on an island in the South China Sea, claiming the move signaled China's growing military capabilities. Chinese military affairs experts, however, said that even if such deployment was made, it is normal, reiterating China's sovereignty over the island.

The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise concluded with a live-fire drill in the land and air domains and a closing ceremony at a training center in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, on Wednesday local time, marking the completion of the joint military exercise, according to Xinhua News Agency.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged Japan to view activities by Chinese naval vessels from an objective and reasonable perspective, after the Japanese side said it had spotted the aircraft carrier Liaoning among a number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailing into the West Pacific through the Miyako Strait on Tuesday.

According to some media reports, French-made Rafale fighter jets were shot down during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, sparking widespread discussion. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the French Ministry of Armed Forces addressed inquiries from Phoenix TV during a regular press briefing, stating that if the information is confirmed, it would mark the first loss of Rafale in combat since its entry into service 20 years ago. This also marks the first official response from the French military on the matter, Phoenix TV reported on Wednesday.

The aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held damage control drills that Chinese experts said are crucial to the vessel's combat capability. The experts stressed that China's carrier operations are normal, routine and expected to continue to increase, as Japanese media hyped the Liaoning's recent activities in the East China Sea.

China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly published a set of regulations on protecting China's important military industrial facilities, which will take effect on September 15, 2025, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Monday.

The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise conducted a live-force drill in the maritime and aerial domains near the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Monday local time. Official media highlighted that this was the first time the Cambodia-China Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream was utilized for live-force operations.

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to promulgate a set of regulations on protecting China's important military industrial facilities.

China's third aircraft carrier the Fujian is holding intensive sea trials, official media recently revealed, with a Chinese military affairs expert saying that the Fujian is expected to test its electromagnetic catapult technologies before its eventual commissioning.

China's CH-YH1000 unmanned logistics aircraft completed its maiden test flight on Thursday at an airfield in Northwest China. The test has retrieved good flight data and achieved its goals, the Global Times learned from the cargo drone's developer.

At the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Malaysia, global aviation powers are showcasing their top-tier equipment. The J-10CE fighter jet, the export variant of the J-10C, took the center stage at the Chinese booth, shortly following its remarkable debut in real combat, captivating international visitors and military analysts who were eager to observe the aircraft.

When asked to comment on report that the US released details of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system on Tuesday, with $25 billion allocation and reportedly to be done in three years, consisting "next-generation" technologies across land, sea and space, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that the so-called "Golden Dome" missile defense system is a global, multi-level, multi-domain missile defense system. It openly seeks a significant expansion of outer space-based combat capabilities, including the development and deployment of orbital interception systems. It carries clear offensive implications, violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space as advocated by the Outer Space Treaty, and will heighten the risks of space militarization and an arms race, undermining international security and arms control frameworks, Mao said.

China is displaying a selection of its top aviation products including the J-10CE and FC-31 fighter jets at an international defense expo that kicked off on Tuesday in Malaysia, with a Chinese expert saying that Chinese military aircraft and their associated systems could become good choices for potential international buyers.

In recent regional conflicts, the battle for dominance in the electromagnetic domain, represented by radar technology, has become a decisive factor in determining the outcome on the battlefield. Against this backdrop, the Global Times visited the 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo), which is being held from Saturday to Monday in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, to learn about China's world-leading radar technologies.

China's domestically built 10,000-ton-class hospital ship, the Auspicious Ark, conducted a multi-element, full-process medical rescue drill in a certain area of the Yellow Sea recently, the official Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) media reported on Monday. An expert told the Global Times that this indicates the new ship has been commissioned into the navy of the PLA Northern Theater Command, completing the strategic deployment of hospital ships across the PLA's Eastern, Southern and Northern theater commands.

The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo), which is being held in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province from Saturday to Monday, is displaying some of China's top radar equipment, such as low-altitude anti-drone radars, long-range radars, and anti-stealth radars, as the Global Times visited the event to learn about China's world-leading radar technologies.

After China and Cambodia launched the "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise at a training center on Saturday, an expert told Global Times on Sunday that with the continuous increase in participating forces and branches, the scale and scope of the joint exercise has expanded, and China's deployment of advanced unmanned combat systems signifies a deeper level of military cooperation.

China's made-for-export warplane, the J-10CE, has recently achieved its first real combat success, drawing significant attention from the public, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported on Saturday.

The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) commenced in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, on Saturday. The expo showcased some of China's leading radar equipment, with a particular focus on technologies designed for anti-stealth capabilities amid the rapid development of stealth warplanes around the world.

Senior Colonel Jiang Bin made his debut as the newly appointed spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, releasing information on recent military-related issues. Jiang is the ninth person to serve in this role and notably the first spokesperson born in the 1980s.

The 10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent Technology Expo (CMITE 2025) kicked off on Thursday in Beijing. More than 500 firms brought their latest tech products to the show, with the focus being on drones and anti-drone technologies, the Global Times noted at the event.

A research team led by Professor Fu Yanfang from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, has recently achieved automatic generation of simulated military scenarios using the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) large model, the Global Times learnt from the research team on Thursday.

China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday strongly criticized Taiwan's regional leader Lai Ching-te, who claimed that “Taiwan and Europe now face threats from a new authoritarian bloc.” The ministry's spokesperson said that Lai distorted WWII history and spread deceitful rhetoric.

China will restructure its current military schools and establish three new military academies, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.

Senior Colonel Jiang Bin made his debut as the newly appointed spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, releasing information on recent military-related issues. Jiang is the ninth person to serve in this role and notably the first spokesperson born in the 1980s.

Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. In recent days, the Philippine military vessels attempted to intrude into the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao. The Chinese side took necessary measures to stop and dispel them, which was completely legitimate, legal, professional and restrained.

China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise is being held in Changi Naval Base and in the waters and airspace to the east of Singapore from May 9 to 16. The guided-missile frigate PLANS Xuchang and the mine countermeasure vessel PLANS Chishui, together with the RSS (Republic of Singapore Ship) Steadfast-class frigate and the RSS Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessel, participated in the exercise.

China and Singapore launched a two-day live-action maritime drill in the South China Sea on Wednesday in a move a Chinese expert said is conducive to regional security and stability, given Singapore's location by the Strait of Malacca.

In response to growing public concern in Taiwan that Lai Ching-te is preparing to desert the island in face of a potential conflict — following media reports that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have rushed to procure Patriot missiles, mobilized marine units to defend the “Greater Taipei area,” and conducted multiple drills purportedly in response to “People's Liberation Army (PLA) attacks on Taiwan” — Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated at a regular press conference on Wednesday that no amount of weapons purchases or military exercises can alter the dead-end path of “Taiwan independence” or reverse the historical trend toward national reunification.

China's Minister of National Defense Dong Jun on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the United Nations peacekeeping efforts, reaffirming China's support for the UN's central role and its core position in global security governance.

China's Defense Minister visited France and held talks with his French counterpart on Monday. Experts told the Global Times that the visit holds positive significance for the continued development of bilateral military relations, reflecting the evolving new perceptions, thinking and policies that European countries have developed toward China in the field of defense and security.

A large amphibious warship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Monday docked at Port Ream in Cambodia to participate in an upcoming bilateral joint exercise, with the recently established China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center to provide support for the first time, official media reported. This indicates that the joint center is now capable of hosting drills and training activities, an expert said.

Recently, there has been a large amount of online information claiming that China's Y-20 strategic transport aircraft delivered relief supplies to Pakistan. In a statement on Sunday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force refuted these information as false, noting that the internet is not a lawless land, and creating and spreading military-related rumors bears legal responsibility.

A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy base recently conducted a vessel degaussing exercise that, for the first time, incorporated AI, significantly improving operational efficiency, according to an official media report on Sunday.

China's Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently carried out an annual training mission aimed at enhancing combat capabilities not directed at any particular country, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday amid reports claiming that the Chinese aircraft carrier appeared in the waters north of the Philippines during a US-Philippine exercise.

When asked to comment on recent statements by the Philippines, the US, and Australia regarding their joint maritime and aerial patrols in the South China Sea, claiming that the activities aim to strengthen joint operational capabilities and support a so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China firmly opposes the recent joint maritime and aerial patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, and Australia in the South China Sea, as well as their attempts to hype up these actions.

In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the “Golden Dragon-2025” joint exercise in Cambodia, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang announced on Thursday. Focusing on joint counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, the exercise will be conducted both on land and at sea, as well as in relevant air spaces. Cultural and sports exchanges, and vessel open day activities will also be conducted.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently prevented a Philippine corvette from intruding into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao, and the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and Foreign Ministry slammed the Philippine side's infringing provocations on Thursday. An expert said that frequent maritime provocations and media manipulation are habitual tactics employed by the Philippines, warning that such disregarding of facts negatively impacts regional peace.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday confirmed that J-10C jets participated in Pakistan's response to Indian attacks, media reported, following wide speculations over if Pakistan's equipment procured from China have played roles in the clash that led to the downing of several Indian aircraft.

A Type 054A frigate and a Type 082II minesweeper hunter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy are participating in an international defense exhibition in Singapore starting Tuesday, the PLA Navy announced on Wednesday. Chinese experts said that the move showcases China's defense capabilities and aims to enhance trust and friendship with regional countries.

In response to a question on whether the escalating tension between India and Pakistan has affected Chinese citizens there or Chinese airlines flying over the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China is closely following the development of the situation. We advise Chinese citizens and institutions in the relevant areas to closely watch and enhance risk awareness about the local situation, and avoid traveling to locations involved in the conflict. In case of emergencies, please immediately contact the Chinese embassy or consulate for assistance, said the spokesperson.

The US' new Pacific Army commander recently claimed that the US Army has created agile new units to operate on the frontline, to disperse and hit Chinese targets from land in a conflict, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

The air forces of China and Egypt have recently wrapped up their first joint air force training, featuring exercises on air superiority combat and suppressive air defense, as well as low-altitude flyovers of the Pyramids. An expert said on Monday that the training courses showed a high level of collaboration among the two countries' warplanes in drills that were close to real combat.

Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Sunday that the Japanese side's relevant remarks “confuse right and wrong and are irresponsible,” in responding to a question about the Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that a Chinese helicopter violated its “airspace” after the China Coast Guard (CCG) deployed a shipborne helicopter to expel Japanese aircraft illegally entering China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao.

The second Type 054B frigate, the Qinzhou, was recently commissioned into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and conducted a combat drill in the South China Sea, official media reported on Sunday.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command said on Tuesday.

To implement the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s deployment for advancing the counterterrorism and stability maintenance efforts in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region under the rule of law and in a normalized manner, Xinjiang on Monday conducted the joint armed exercise "Counterterrorism Deterrence-2025" in the Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Daily reported on Tuesday.

The Type 22, a class of fast, agile, stealthy and powerful missile boat of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, has been carrying out diversified missions, including foreign warship interception and rights protection in the South China Sea, a latest official media report revealed. This showed that the Type 22 missile boat, despite having being built some 20 years ago, continues to play meaningful roles thanks to its unique capabilities, an expert said on Monday.

On-site videos from the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources show that human-induced environmental damage from illegal fishing activities in the Philippines is one of the key contributors to the decline of the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of China's Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the #SouthChinaSea.

In response to remarks by the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command during a US Congressional hearing claiming that the Chinese mainland's "increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan are not just exercise. They are rehearsals," and that the US should turn the Taiwan Straits into an unmanned “hellscape” to deter China, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affairs, and how to resolve it is a matter among the Chinese, which tolerates no external interference.

In response to reports on the US Secretary of Defense's claims that China is building a military force specifically dedicated to defeating the US, that Chinese hypersonic missiles “can take out 10 US aircraft carriers in the first 20 minutes of a conflict,” and that China has won every war game simulated by the Pentagon, and responding to remarks by the head of US Indo-Pacific Command claiming that China is outproducing the US on warships and can deny US air superiority in the first island chain, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that we have a clear understanding of our own development, and we hope the US side does not suffer from "persecution complex" or use others as an excuse.

The Global Times recently obtained an exclusive set of photographs, showing that in mid-April, the China Coast Guard (CCG) enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea by conducting on-reef inspection and evidence collection of illegal activity.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement on Thursday that US guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence made a transit in the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, which the US side publicly hyped. The PLA Eastern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to track and monitor the US vessel's transit throughout its entire course, and effectively dealt with it in accordance with the law, the spokesperson said.

MND: By Making Provocations, the Philippines Undermines the Common Interests of Regional Countries

More than 30 vessels in active service, some of them for the first time, opened to the public across over 10 coastal cities in celebration of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 76th anniversary of its founding on Wednesday, official media reported. On this special day, experts hailed the navy's strides toward the deep blue with achievements reached over the past year such as the trial, launch and commissioning of advanced new warships, as well as intensive exercises and patrols.

In response to question regarding reports that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) withdrew from the Lashio of Shan State earlier Tuesday and handed over control of the area to the Myanmar military, and the change of control in Lashio was reportedly facilitated by Chinese mediation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China respects Myanmar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In accordance with the wishes and demands of relevant parties in Myanmar, China actively assists Myanmar in advancing the peace process in northern Myanmar.

Warships, including a Type 075 amphibious assault ship, in preparation for open-house events in celebration of the upcoming founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, began to arrive in coastal Chinese cities on Monday.

On Sunday, the Philippine Corvette 36, without approval from the Chinese government, illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao. The navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command organized forces to track, monitor, warn, and expel it in accordance with the law, Senior Captain Zhao Zhiwei, a spokesperson for the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday evening.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10C fighter jet, YU-20 aerial tanker aircraft and KJ-500 early warning aircraft are participating in the ongoing first China-Egypt joint military exercise in Egypt. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that these warplanes are China's main combat equipment that work closely together as an integrated force.

Over 30 active Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels will be opened to the public in late April to mark the founding anniversary of the naval force. This will be the greatest numbers and types of vessels that have ever participated in a PLA Navy open-house event, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The Chinese and Egyptian militaries will soon hold their first joint drill in a move to boost cooperation, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. With the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force sending forces to Egypt, a Chinese expert said the exercise could pave the way for potential aviation equipment cooperation.

MND: wanton use of force will not make America great again

A Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force unit has been intensively training with first-person view (FPV) drones, and is using advanced technologies such as fiber optic and AI guidance in countering jamming, according to an official television program. An expert said on Tuesday that the Chinese ground troops are paying close attention and following the trend of small drones development.

The second Type 054B frigate of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy appeared in a recent poster released by the PLA South Sea Fleet, shortly after the commissioning of the first ship of its class in January. An expert said on Sunday that the second hull, likely to be deployed in the South China Sea, will allow the ship type to adapt to different maritime environments before entering possible mass production.

The Chinese and Vietnamese navies will carry out their 38th joint patrol in the waters of the Beibu Gulf on April 16 and 17, based on relevant agreements and arrangements between the two militaries, a statement issued by China's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday.

The China Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Wednesday that with the permission of the Chinese side, the Philippines dispatched a civilian ship to deliver supplies to its illegally "grounded" military vessel at Ren'ai Jiao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted inquiries to confirm and monitored the Philippine vessel throughout the entire process.

Question: It is reported that the US Secretary of Defense reiterated US commitment to the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty to counter “China threat” on his visit to the Philippines. During his visit, the Philippines, the US and Japan conducted a joint patrol in the South China Sea. Recently, the US approved selling F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Do you have any comment?

At the invitation of the Pakistani military, the PLA Army will send a unit to Pakistan to participate in the Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS)-2025 international military skills competition. The main subjects include night time reconnaissance and infiltration, ambush and counter-ambush, combat swimming, etc. It aims to test and improve combat capability of participating troops and strengthen exchanges and mutual trust among militaries of all participating countries.