On the afternoon of October 10, 2026, Senior Colonel Chen Xi, Spokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (mod.gov.cn)
(The following English text is for reference. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese text shall prevail.)
Chen Xi: I have four pieces of news to announce at the top.
The first news.
Chen Xi: In mid and late October, Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Xinjiang. Focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations in high-altitude areas, the activity will include skills training in UAV operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and cover joint command and live-force exercises. This is the first joint army training between the two countries, which will help the two sides deepen cooperation and strengthen interoperability in counter-terrorism.
The second news.
Chen Xi: The 5th China-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange will be held on October 13 in Mengla County and at Mohan Port in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The event aims to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of the two Parties and two countries, carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen border defense cooperation between the two militaries, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas.
The third news.
Chen Xi: The Chinese People's Armed Police Force (PAP) will host the 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism in Beijing from October 13 to 15. Over 320 Chinese and foreign delegates from 62 countries and international organizations will participate in the event. Under the theme of "Advancing Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Jointly Safeguarding Our Beautiful Home", the forum will cover four sessions, namely "trends of terrorist activities and counter-terrorism capability-building in the context of unmanned and AI systems", "preventing and combating maritime terror activities", "preventing terror attack on key targets", and "counter-terrorism and counter-infiltration in border areas". The forum will help deepen friendship and trust between the PAP and its foreign counterparts, strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism, and contribute to regional peace and stability.
The fourth news.
Chen Xi: In mid-to-late October, the Peacekeeping Affairs Center of China's Ministry of National Defense and the College of International Languages of the National University of Defense Technology will jointly hold an international training course for United Nations peacekeeping staff officers in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Instructors and trainees from 12 countries and international organizations, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the United Nations, will participate. Designed to develop the competenciescapabilities required of UN peacekeeping staff officers, the training consists of three modules—basic theory, professional skills, and headquarters exercises—and covers 31 topics, including the basic principles of peacekeeping operations, protection of civilians, and command and control. The training will help enhance the capacity of the armed forces of participating countries to conduct UN peacekeeping operations in a more professional, standardized, and coordinated manner.
On the afternoon of October 10, 2026, Senior Colonel Chen Xi, Spokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (mod.gov.cn)
Journalist: During his recent state visit to the United States, President Xi Jinping underlined that the militaries of the two countries should maintain regular exchanges, and improve crisis communication and prevention mechanism. Please share relevant information about the engagement between the two militaries.
Chen Xi: Head-of-state diplomacy is the anchor of China-U.S. relations, which plays a guiding role in charting the direction of the mil-mil relationship. The Chinese military stands ready to work with the U.S. side to deliver on the important consensus reached by the two leaders, strengthen communication and cooperation, and properly manage differences. We will promote steady, sound and sustainable development of the mil-mil relationship, and inject positive energy and new impetus into building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness, and reciprocity.
On the afternoon of October 10, 2026, Senior Colonel Chen Xi, Spokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (mod.gov.cn)
Journalist: When delivering a policy speech at the extraordinary session of the Diet, the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that Japan faces severe and complex neighboring security environment and intends to revise the three national security documents before the end of this year, so as to enhance defense capabilities fundamentally. It is also reported that the Japanese government is considering adding introduction of nuclear-powered submarines in its planned revision of the three national security documents. What is your comment?
Chen Xi: As a defeated country in World War II, Japan must fulfill its obligations in eradicating militarism and destroying war-making power, and is forbidden to be re-armed for war. However, the current Japanese administration is using "neighboring security threat" as an excuse to expedite remilitarization, and even attempt to breach the three non-nuclear principles and progressively ease nuclear restrictions. By doing this, Japan is steering its security policy towards an offensive, expansive and dangerous track. Neo-militarism in Japan has become a mutant gray rhino running out of control, posing a serious threat to the post-war international order, the international non-proliferation regime and regional peace and stability.
This year marks the 80th year of the commencement of the Tokyo Trials. The "jury of history" is still out. The Japanese side must earnestly reflect on its war crimes, make a clean break with militarism, and cease its dangerous attempts of constitutional revision for military expansion and nuclear possession. Otherwise, it will only repeat the mistakes of the past with no future in sight.
