In response to a media question regarding Australian Defense Minister's remarks that the Australian Defense Ministry was tracking a Chinese Navy flotilla, claiming it may be heading toward Australian waters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in a press conference on Monday that regarding the activities of the Chinese Navy, we recommend that you inquire with the relevant authorities.
Japan's Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile has again come under the spotlight, with Japan's Kyodo News on Sunday reporting that Tokyo is holding informal consultations with the Philippines over the missile's export. Amid Japan's consecutive military expansion gestures and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, a Chinese expert slammed the move as another breakaway from Japan's pacifist constitution that could undermine regional peace and stability.
From late November to mid-December, troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Western Theater Command and the Pakistan Army will conduct the "Warrior-IX" joint counter-terrorism exercise in Pakistan, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Sunday.
The Type 075 amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy can carry the PLA Army's Z-10 attack helicopter, in addition to the Navy's own helicopters, air-cushioned landing craft and amphibious armored vehicles, according to an official media report on Sunday. An expert said that such cross-service joint operational capability can provide the Type 075 amphibious assault ship with more firepower.
The PLA Daily, a newspaper affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), published on Sunday an article that criticizes Japan's ambiguous and evasive response to international criticism over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, which appeared to be an attempt to gloss over the issue.
In response to a Reuters report about a New Zealand naval ship's transit through the Taiwan Straits, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the New Zealand naval replenishment vessel Aotearoa transited the Taiwan Straits recently. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to monitor and track the vessel's passage throughout with effective response measures.
China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday responded intensively to a series of recent moves by Japan, including the deployment of missiles on Yonaguni Island, the first export of deadly weapons since Japan relaxed arms export controls, and Japan's initiation of discussions on revising three security-related documents.
China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era." An expert told the Global Times that at a time when the existing international arms control mechanisms are facing challenges, the white paper issued by China injects positive energy into the global arms control and nonproliferation process and fully safeguards the rights of developing countries.
In response to foreign media hyping that China's aircraft carrier Fujian cannot conduct simultaneous fighter jet takeoffs and landings, and an assertion by a retired US Navy captain that the Fujian's operational capability is only “about 60 percent” of the US Nimitz-class carrier, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Fujian's combat capability will be demonstrated by facts, and he has no comment on such “sour-grape” claims.
At the regular press conference of China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, a reporter raised a question regarding a claim from a source in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces that if the aircraft carrier Fujian takes military action in the Taiwan Straits, "the Japanese and US forces will have the capability to sink it." In response, Jiang Bin, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said that “it is nothing but sheer fantasy and an overestimation of one's own abilities.”
A Chinese private aerospace company on Tuesday unveiled the YKJ-1000 hypersonic missile capable of automatic target identification and evasive maneuvers.
Having just made its official debut in September, the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Z-20T helicopter recently participated in an air assault training and practiced semi-hover maneuvers, according to an official media report on Monday. An expert said this technique is particularly useful in vertical assault operations and urban warfare.
In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday that diplomacy is not about loudly saying whatever one wants.
After an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flight demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, media and analysts have been discussing the possible cause of the fatal incident as thorough investigation is reportedly underway, with some Indian media outlets triggered by online comments and defending the quality of the Indian aircraft.
Escorted by a Vietnamese naval vessel, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Task Group 989, which is conducting a far-sea comprehensive training mission, arrived at Cam Ranh Port in Vietnam on Friday for a four-day friendly visit, according to the PLA Navy.
According to reports by the Associated Press and other foreign media on Tuesday, two senior Philippine officials claimed that the Philippine forces recently experienced communications interference from Chinese vessels while attempting to resupply the illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao. In response to the claims, a source from the Chinese military told the Global Times on Wednesday that the accusations were entirely fabricated and deliberately sensationalizing the situation, revealing their intent to escalate tensions in the South China Sea.
Recently, the aircraft carrier formation Fujian of the PLA Navy organized multi-subject maritime training, marking the first live-force maritime training since its commissioning, the PLA Navy announced in a statement on Tuesday.
A vessel formation of the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will conduct the 39th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf waters from Wednesday to Thursday in accordance with the relevant agreements and arrangements between the two militaries, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Tuesday.
China's Ministry of National Defense on Monday slammed the recently announced 330-million-US-dollar US arms sales to Taiwan, vowing to take all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
A Chinese exhibiting delegation reportedly brought some of the country's top aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter jet and the J-10CE fighter jet, to the Dubai Airshow 2025, which kicked off in Dubai, the UAE on Monday.
At around 5 pm on Sunday, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship the Sichuan successfully returned to the shipyard pier after completing its three-day maiden navigation test mission, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted a bomber formation patrol in the South China Sea amid the Philippines' so-called "joint patrols" with external forces. An expert said powerful bombers could serve as a warning to provocateurs.
Japanese PM's recent wrong remarks on Taiwan island have triggered a renewed round of alert on Japan's military expansion. Chinese experts said Japan's accelerating military deployment is a manifestation of its strategic shift.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) formation 1307 on Sunday conducted a patrol in the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands, the CCG announced.
At around 9:00 am on Friday, the first hull of China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, set off from a port of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai and sailed toward the relevant sea area for its maiden sea trial, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Friday.
China has reportedly tested a type of 3D-printed turbojet engine recently, with an expert saying on Thursday that this technology enjoys cost-efficiency and help mass production of drones and loitering munitions.
With the official commissioning of the aircraft carrier Fujian into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy last week, China has officially entered the era with three aircraft carriers. The PLA Daily on Thursday revealed a set of data about the three aircraft carriers and their training exercises, with an expert saying the statistics demonstrated the carriers' far seas capabilities.
When asked to comment about the attention on the island of Taiwan on the recent commissioning of the Fujian, China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, which marked Chinese mainland's entry into the three-carrier era, with some media noting that it fully demonstrates the remarkable improvement in the mainland's new quality productive forces and national defense capabilities, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that from the aircraft carrier Liaoning to the Shandong, and then to the Fujian, the advent of the three-carrier era is a major achievement in China's national defense and military development. It represents a solid step forward for the PLA toward becoming a world-class military, and Chinese people at home and abroad are all proud of this.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Tuesday released a microfilm celebrating its 76th founding anniversary, in which it for the first time showed an aerial formation consisting of a GJ-11 stealth drone, a J-20 stealth fighter jet and a J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. An expert called it a perfect combination for penetrating hostile defense lines.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force teased "new stuff in a video released Monday ahead of its upcoming 76th founding anniversary, offering a brief glimpse of what seems to be a new-type aircraft.
Recent foreign media reports on Russia's “steel hedgehog” tanks deployment have attracted media attention in China on Monday. A Chinese expert said this measure, with pros and cons, could be a temporary but practical modification to deal with actual threats.
A senior developer disclosed in an official media report on Sunday that China's KJ-600 carrier-borne early warning aircraft is nicknamed after Nezha, a figure from Chinese mythology. He also elaborated on key technical details, including how the aircraft's radome was maximized to boost its detection range.
The HQ-9 air defense missile was displayed at an Azerbaijani military parade on Saturday, according to Azerbaijani media reports. With other Chinese-made equipment such as the HQ-22 and HQ-17AE air defense missiles having also been showcased at a recent Serbian military parade, a Chinese expert said on Sunday that Chinese-made equipment is winning international recognition through their performance.
After China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was commissioned at a naval port in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, Leng Guowei, a spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, accepted an interview with reporters on Saturday, announcing Sanya as the Fujian's home port location. He also addressed issues about carrier-based aircraft configuration and the PLA Navy's aircraft carrier development plan.
Official Chinese media on Friday revealed that the country's third aircraft carrier, the electromagnetic catapults-equipped Fujian, was officially commissioned on Wednesday. China now officially entered an era with three aircraft carriers, as experts highlighted the significant capability boosts that the Fujian will give to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
On Thursday afternoon, the official Weibo account of China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) posted a high-definition video of the aircraft carrier Fujian undergoing sea trials along with the caption: “We know you've been waiting for two days — don't worry, take a look at this first.”
In response to media reports that Philippines and Canada signed a military pact on Sunday and one of the purposes of the pact is to "target China's military activities in the South China Sea," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Monday that China has always held the view that defense and security cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of third parties.
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview. He said that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, and that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year is a major milestone for naval collaboration between China and Pakistan.
From Thursday to Friday, the Philippines, in collusion with extraterritorial countries, conducted a so-called "joint patrol" in the South China Sea, stirring up trouble and undermining regional peace and stability. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command monitored and maintained vigilance throughout the operation, the Global Times learned exclusively from a source from the Chinese military.
From Thursday to Friday, the Philippines, in collusion with extraterritorial countries, conducted a so-called “joint patrol” in the South China Sea, stirring up trouble and undermining regional peace and stability. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command monitored and maintained vigilance throughout the operation, the Global Times learned exclusively from a source from the Chinese military.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Malaysia on Friday, where he was attending the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus. Dong stressed during the meeting that the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Straits is an irreversible historical trend, urging the US side to act and speak prudently on Taiwan-related questions and to take a clear stance against "Taiwan independence."
The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted a law enforcement patrol in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of China's Huangyan Dao on Friday, the CCG said.
From October 30 to November 2, Minister of National Defense Dong Jun will attend the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) and the 15th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense of Malaysia, the rotating chair of ASEAN, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, announced at Thursday's regular press conference.
In response to a media question that Indonesia is about to purchase China's J-10 fighter jets, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told at a regular press conference on Thursday that China has always taken a prudent and responsible attitude toward the export of military equipment.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, driven by selfish interests, are shamelessly currying favor with the US at the expense of the island of Taiwan's interests, recklessly building up their military and draining the island's resources, thereby accelerating the push of Taiwan people into the abyss of disaster, stated a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND). The spokesperson was responding to a question regarding media reports saying that a so-called defense industry conference between the US and the island of Taiwan was recently held in the US, discussing topics such as joint research, development, and production of weapons, as well as enhancing arms sales to the island.
After images showing what appears to be the second prototype of China's alleged sixth-generation fighter jet, dubbed the "ginkgo leaf," started to circulate online, foreign media noted several structural changes to the aircraft design compared with the one that was first spotted in December 2024. A Chinese aviation expert said on Tuesday that the alleged second prototype, if authentic, indicates good progress in the aircraft development.
In response to media reports revealing that two US Navy aircraft - an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter assigned to aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) - crashed in the South China Sea on Sunday in two separate incidents, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated Monday that China has taken note of the relevant reports. If the US side makes a request, China is willing to provide necessary assistance from a humanitarian perspective. He emphasized that the US military aircraft crashed while conducting military exercises in the South China Sea.
The US Pacific Fleet on Monday confirmed that two of its military aircraft crashed within less than an hour in the South China Sea on Sunday, with the cause of both incidents still under investigation. Multiple Chinese experts reached by the Global Times said on Monday that the incidents may have exposed the declining operational capability of the US Navy amid its extended global deployment.
Two American military aircraft - an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter- crashed in the South China Sea on Sunday in two separate incidents, US Naval Institute's online news outlet USNI News reported Sunday evening. The US Pacific Fleet confirmed the crashes on Monday morning.
PLA Eastern Theater Command Air Force recently conducted realistic combat training, CCTV reported. Expert said drills around Taiwan region have become routine preparations aimed at deterring separatist forces.
Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, said President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, media reported. Chinese military affairs experts noted its extraordinary range carries major strategic implications.
An official media report on Saturday unveiled a new type of vehicle-mounted air defense missile system deployed by the 72nd Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), with an expert saying that the new missile system is highly mobile and capable of providing air defense support for motorized troops on the move.
Australia's accusation of a Chinese warplane's interaction with an Australian military aircraft in the South China Sea is an attempt to cover up its illegal intrusion into China's territorial airspace, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, stressing that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command's operations to resolutely stop and expel the Australian aircraft are lawful and professional.
A new ranking of the world's air forces which “placed India third, behind only the US and Russian and ahead of China” has triggered discussions in the Indian media over the past week. While one of them called India's entry to the top three countries on the list “spectacular,” another struck a cautionary tone, warning that “any misjudgment, wrong assessment, or overconfidence can have deadly consequences.”
An Australian P-8A aircraft on Monday intruded into China's territorial airspace over the Xisha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to track and monitor the Australian aircraft, take forceful countermeasures and warn it away in accordance with laws and regulations, Senior Colonel Li Jianjian, spokesperson for the air force of the PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement on Monday.
US company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to support the US carrier air wing of tomorrow, Naval News reported on Sunday. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times on Sunday that manned-unmanned teaming is a growing trend, noting that with China recently debuting loyal wingman drones and air superiority drones, China and the US are leaders in this field, which could significantly change the shape of warfare.
Responding to an inquiry regarding a Philippine ship bumped into a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel after approaching the Chinese ship in a dangerous manner in the waters adjacent to islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and the Philippines' Defense Secretary claimed that the Philippine side had sovereignty over Huangyan Dao and Nansha Qundao, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said that the CCG has responded to the incident and released video clips of the friction.
"The US playing 'Taiwan card' is no different from playing with fire, and arming Taiwan is an extremely dangerous 'gambling' act and will surely pay a heavy price for it," said Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday, responding to a question about the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) recently passed by the US Senate and House of Representatives, which involves multiple negative provisions related to China, including explicit appropriation of $1 billion for so-called "Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative", strengthening defense cooperation between the US and Taiwan region and incorporating Taiwan region into the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise.
Nine military officials, including He Weidong, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and Miao Hua, a member of the CMC and former director of the Political Work Department of the CMC have been expelled from the Communist Party of China and the military for serious violation of Party discipline and the law. Their cases involving suspected crimes have also been transferred to procuratorial organs of the military for examination and prosecution in accordance with the law, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's ship formation 83 arrived at Sattahip port, Thailand, on Thursday, beginning a four-day visit in Thailand, according to the PLA Navy. An expert said these exchanges are beneficial for mutual learning and aim to foster joint progress.
The 7th China Helicopter Exposition opened in Tianjin on Thursday. During the event, the Z-20T assault helicopter made its expo debut and performed flight demonstrations in realistic combat scenarios, showcasing its excellent flight capabilities across multiple mission profiles. An expert told the Global Times that the Z-20T combines fire assault capabilities with airlift and transport functions, enabling it to effectively carry out assault transport and airlift operations in mountainous, forested and urban areas.
The Indonesian defense minister said on Wednesday that the country is set to acquire J-10 fighter jets from China, according to Indonesian news agency Antara. A Chinese expert said that the J-10 is an aircraft with strong capabilities and high cost-effectiveness, widely believed to have been combat proven, making it a competitive and well-received option on the international arms market.
Multiple domestically developed Chinese military helicopters and fixed-wing drones were on display in North China's Tianjin Municipality on Wednesday ahead of the 7th China Helicopter Exposition scheduled to be held from Thursday to Sunday. An expert said that one of the highlights of the event is expected to be the Z-20T assault helicopter making its first flight performance.
The opening ceremony of the "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise of China and Malaysia was held in Malaysia on Wednesday, marking the official start of the nine-day drill, reported China Military Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA News Media Center, on Wednesday. Representatives of participating officers and soldiers from both China and Malaysia attended the ceremony, according to the report.
The Type 052D destroyer Yinchuan, the Type 071 amphibious landing ship Jinggangshan and the Type 056A corvette Jingmen participating in the "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia. The Malaysian side held a grand welcoming ceremony at the port, featuring a military band and personnel from the Malaysian armed forces.
The ground force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army is transitioning from the traditional close-quarters combat to beyond-visual-range combat, enabled by its new-generation main battle tank, according to a PLA Daily report on Monday. An expert said that this will grant the PLA Army advantages in combat, with China being a leading country in the world to achieve this capability.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Sunday that it expelled Philippine vessels that had illegally intruded into adjacent waters of Tiexian Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao in the South China Sea, with the Philippine side responsible for a collision between a CCG vessel and a Philippine government vessel. A Chinese expert slammed the Philippine move as a political gesture violating China's territorial sovereignty rather than a simple fishery activity as it claimed.
A new fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy set sail from a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Saturday to take over an escort mission from the previous fleet in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.
In response to a media inquiry regarding reports that Taiwan island's first “domestically built” submarine, the Hai Kun, has encountered construction difficulties and may not be delivered on schedule, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Friday that the DPP authorities, ignoring the safety and well-being of the people of Taiwan island, are recklessly pursuing “independence” through military means, wasting Taiwan residents' hard-earned money and leading Taiwan island further down a path of harm and destruction.
In mid-to-late October 2025, the "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise will be held in Malaysia and its nearby waters, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Wednesday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the two countries share common needs in combating natural disasters and piracy, and that the joint drill contributes to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
The hangars of China's J-35 and J-35A stealth fighter jets were publicly unveiled for the first time on Sunday, according to China Military Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) news media center.
"My canopy was only about 10 to 15 meters away from his…" In a documentary titled Invincible about the V-Day military parade, aired Thursday on China Central Television, a pilot from the special mission aircraft formation shared his experience of driving away two foreign stealth fighter jets while flying a domestically developed J-16 fighter jet, according to CCTV news.
The radar cross section (RCS) of China's J-35 series fighter jet is smaller than a human palm, thanks to its special fuselage design and metamaterial technologies exclusive to China, official media revealed on Sunday. An expert said this indicates the J-35's world-class stealth capability, giving the Chinese warplane a significant advantage.
Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian has completed multiple sea trials since its maiden sailing in May 2024 and announced the successful completion of a key electromagnetic catapult test in September 2025, putting the carrier's progress "well ahead of schedule," CCTV News reported on Saturday.
The latest breakthrough made by China's aircraft carrier Fujian has attracted wide attention from foreign media outlets, with one of them saying the move was “a stunning leap forward” of China's aircraft carrier capability, while another called the sudden release a surprise. This comes after the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Monday announced that the J-35 stealth fighter jet, J-15T heavy fighter jet and KJ-600 early warning aircraft had completed catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training on China's third aircraft carrier, the electromagnetic catapult-equipped Fujian.
In response to a media inquiry regarding the display of the DF-61, DF-5C, DF-31BJ land-based intercontinental missiles, the JL (JuLang) submarine-launched intercontinental missile, and the JL (JingLei) air-based long-range missile during the recent military parade, which marks the first time China has showcased its nuclear triad forces, whether China's nuclear policy will change, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Thursday that China's nuclear policy is of high degree of stability, continuity and predictability.
In response to a media inquiry regarding the Philippines sending over 10 public vessels to intrude into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on September 16, and the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels taking regulatory measures in accordance with law and dispelling these Philippine ships, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), stated on Thursday that Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. The unlawful intrusion of Philippine vessels into China's territorial waters seriously violated China's sovereignty, rights and interests, and severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, said Zhang.
When asked to confirm foreign media reports claiming that China's fourth aircraft carrier, also the first nuclear-powered one, is under construction at Dalian Shipyard, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang told the Global Times at a regular press conference on Thursday that he was not aware of the specific situation.
In response to a media request for comments on analyses claiming that the commissioning of the aircraft carrier Fujian, the strike range of which will cover the second island chain, will surely change the strategic landscape in the Western Pacific region, and that some US analyses claimed that the Fujian will threaten US military deployment in the first island chain, Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said at a regular press conference on Thursday that China always adheres to a defensive national defense policy.
At a regular press conference of the Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday, media raised a question about whether the aircraft carrier Fujian is about to enter service.
Multiple types of top Chinese defense products, including the J-35A stealth fighter jet and J-10CE fighter jet, are on display at an ongoing defense expo in Serbia. This comes after Chinese-made missile systems were featured in a Serbian military parade on Saturday.
Numerous Chinese netizens as well as those from countries including the US, India, and Japan hailed the progress of China's defense capabilities after J-15T, J-35, KJ-600 aircraft completed electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoffs and landings on China's aircraft carrier Fujian on Monday.
China's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has achieved a breakthrough by hosting the first catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training for the J-15T heavy fighter jet, the J-35 stealth fighter jet, and the KJ-600 early warning aircraft, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Monday. Experts told the Global Times that several key capabilities of the Fujian and its aircraft have reached world-class levels, marking China's emergence as a major aircraft carrier power. They also described this as a milestone event in the PLA Navy's strides toward becoming a deep-blue water force.
From Friday to Tuesday, the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open-day activities and Changchun Air Show are being held in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province. Li Guoen, the pilot of the maiden flight of the FC-31 aircraft, told the Global Times during the event that the J-35A possesses an excellent aerodynamic design, which lays the foundation for its outstanding performance. He said the J-35 series sea- and land-based fighter jets are developed based on the FC-31, and he expressed his hope that more development and research can be carried out on the FC-31 platform in the future.
Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag, Xinhua News Agency reported.
At the ongoing 2025 Changchun Air Show, the J-20, making its first static display, captivated the audience with its highly "overwhelming" aerodynamic appearance and exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing the beauty of China's aviation industry.
The J-20, making its first static display at the recently held 2025 Changchun Airshow, was undoubtedly one of the most spotlighted Air Force assets. Its "close contact" with the general public also demonstrates the confidence of a major power's air force. On Saturday, Gong Feng, Chief Technical Expert of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Deputy Chief Designer at the Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, introduced the unique advantages of this aerial asset beside the statically displayed J-20. Gong said that the J-20 possesses outstanding stealth capabilities, with an extremely small radar cross-section and excellent infrared characteristics, allowing it to "pierce the opponent's defense network like a needle."
China's J-35A stealth fighter jet is displayed together with an anti-radiation missile at an airshow on Saturday. This suggested that the J-35A could potentially carry out electronic warfare missions and strike hostile radar sites, an expert said on Saturday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force aviation open-day activities and the Changchun Air Show officially kicked off on Friday in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province. From the static display of the J-10 aircraft in the first edition of the event in 2011 to the first static display of the J-20 warplane in 2025, the PLA Air Force has established a modern combat system with advanced military aircraft such as the J-20 at its core, along with early warning systems and electronic warfare and transport aircraft, covering multiple mission types including air superiority, land attack and surface attack.
The two-state solution is the only viable option for the future of the region, Alaa Abu-Rukun, former military secretary to the Israeli president, told the Global Times on Friday.
On the opening day of the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, after completing its flight performance, was displayed statically on the ground for the first time, allowing on-site spectators to marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of this Chinese domestically produced stealth fighter jet.
As a force for peace, the stronger China's military grows, the greater its capacity to deter war becomes. And this in turn provides stronger safeguards for global peace and development, China's Minister of National Defense Dong Jun said at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Thursday.
The historical and legal facts that Taiwan is part of China are beyond doubt, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is always ready to defeat any external interference by force, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Thursday, during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum held in China's capital from Wednesday to Friday.
The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum hosted a welcoming banquet on Wednesday evening to greet Chinese and foreign participants. Zhang Youxia, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended and delivered a speech.
At the Foreign Ministry's regular press conference on September 17, a reporter asked: According to reports, on Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel and expressed support for Israel's elimination of Hamas. On Tuesday, the Israeli military launched a ground operation in Gaza City and carried out large-scale airstrikes. The Israeli military estimated that 40 percent of Gaza's population has evacuated. An independent United Nations inquiry has concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. What is China's comment on this?
At a high-end interview during the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday, Harold Raugh, president of the International Commission of Military History, said China's V-Day military parade was "very important and a very significant parade" to remind the world of China's key role in the victory of World War II, CCTV News reported.
China's Z-20T assault helicopter, which was unveiled at China's grand military parade on September 3, will reportedly make its first flight performance at an upcoming helicopter expo next month.
Ahead of the aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force to be held in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province later this week, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, described by experts as the star of the show, arrived on Tuesday, with multiple types of aircraft carrying out adaptive training.
The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum has a wider and more balanced representation, with a total of 1800-plus participants registered, said Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Tuesday, in response to media inquiry over details of the upcoming 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which will be held from September 17 to 19 in China's capital.
When asked to comment about reports that the aircraft carrier Fujian recently conducted sea trials and transited the Taiwan Straits to carry out activities in the South China Sea, and about whether the move indicates that the Fujian's commissioning is imminent, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Tuesday that China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently passed through the Taiwan Straits to conduct test and training tasks in relevant waters of the South China Sea. This is a normal arrangement during the construction of the aircraft carrier, which aligns with relevant international law and international practices and is not targeted at any specific country or objective.