China, Russia to increase capabilities to jointly deal with security threats: Chinese defense minister
2019-04-26China and Russia will cooperate on an array of major strategic projects and increase capabilities to jointly cope with security threats and challenges, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe said Thursday.
Opening Ceremony of China-ASEAN "Joint Maritime Drill 2019" Held in Qingdao
2019-04-26On the evening of April 25, the opening ceremony of the China-Southeast Asian countries "Joint Maritime Drill 2019" was held in Qingdao, eastern China's Shandong Province. Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong, Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Apr. 25
2019-04-25The PLA's training and exercises are aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintaining peace and stability across the Straits, and protecting common interests of the compatriots across the straits.
China to commission first Type 055 guided missile destroyer
2019-04-26The Nanchang, China's first Type 055 guided missile destroyer, will soon be put into commission in the People's Liberation Army Navy, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
China willing to enhance defense exchanges with Japan
2019-04-26China-Japan defense exchanges and cooperation are important components of bilateral relations, a Ministry of National Defense spokesperson said Thursday.
China, Russia to hold simulated anti-missile drill
2019-04-26China and Russia will hold their third joint anti-missile drill based on computer simulations in Russia this year, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
China, Russia to conduct joint naval exercise
2019-04-26The Chinese and Russian navies will conduct a joint exercise from April 29 to May 4, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
China, Germany to hold joint exercise
2019-04-26China and German will hold the second medical service training exercise, a Ministry of National Defense spokesperson said Thursday.
China conducts joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries
2019-04-26China is conducting a joint naval exercise with Southeast Asian countries from Wednesday to Friday, a spokesperson said at a press conference Thursday.
China voices fierce opposition to US arms deal with Taiwan
2019-04-24China resolutely oppose the recent $500 million military deal between the United States and Taiwan, calling the move "a complete mistake" and "very dangerous", a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday.
Naval parade marking Chinese navy's 70th anniversary concludes
2019-04-23A grand naval parade concluded on Tuesday afternoon in waters off east China's port city of Qingdao, after the reviewing ship sailed past the last visiting foreign vessel.
Chinese military launches examination training session 2019 for recruitment of public civilian personnel
2019-04-23Recently, the training session for examiners of the 2019 PLA public civilian personnel recruitment examination has been smoothly concluded. Over 200 people from 12 military institution attended the training program.
Xi boards destroyer for naval parade
2019-04-23Chinese President and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping boarded the destroyer Xining on Tuesday afternoon after inspecting the honor guards of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy at a pier in the city of Qingdao.
Xi proposes building maritime community with shared future
2019-04-23Chinese President and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping Tuesday proposed building a maritime community with a shared future.
Multinational naval events kick off to mark Chinese navy anniversary
2019-04-23Addressing the opening ceremony, Commander of the PLA Navy Shen Jinlong said the events are organized to strengthen exchanges and promote mutual trust and cooperation between the navies of different countries.
Chinese Defense Minister meets with Pakistani Chief of the Naval Staff
2019-04-22Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe met on Sunday with Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan, in Beijing.
African military officer delegation starts weeklong visit to China
2019-04-21A delegation of 100 young military officers from African countries and the African Union on Sunday started a weeklong visit to China at the invitation of China's Ministry of National Defense.
China holds meeting celebrating navy's 70th founding anniversary
2019-04-21A meeting was held in Beijing Sunday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which falls on April 23.
China to mark 70th navy anniversary with multinational naval events
2019-04-20China will host a four-day celebration in the port city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, for the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, including a grand naval parade on April 23.
Over 10 countries to send vessels to naval parade marking Chinese navy anniversary
2019-04-20Over 10 countries, including Russia, Thailand, Vietnam and India, will send nearly 20 vessels to join a naval parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy.