PLA garrison can conduct public security missions if HK govt requests, says Defense Ministry citing law
2019-07-24China's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the military is following closely the recent situation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), citing a law that allows the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong to conduct public security missions after the local government makes a request to the central government.
Chinese military going global brings security and opportunities rather than threats, spokesman says
2019-07-24The Chinese military going global brings security and opportunities rather than threats and challenges to the world, spokesperson with China's Ministry of National Defense Wu Qian said on Wednesday.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Jun. 27
2019-06-27It is a legitimate right of sovereign countries to deploy facilities and conduct training on their own territories. The Chinese side's actions are lawful, reasonable and fair and relevant parties should not be surprised.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on May 30
2019-05-30Taiwan is part of China. The Taiwan question is China's internal affairs and it has to do with China's core interests and it has a direct bearing on the Chinese people's feelings. Therefore it brooks no foreign interference.
China opposes US provocation in South China Sea
2019-05-20A US warship intruded into the waters adjacent to China's territorial islands and reefs in the South China Sea on May 20 without permission of the Chinese government, said spokesman for the PLA Southern Theater Command Monday.
The "report on Chinese military power" undermines China-US mutual trust: spokesperson
2019-05-10On May 3, the US DoD issued the "2019 Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China". The "report" distorts the facts, confuses right and wrong, and deliberately misrepresents China's strategic intentions
PLA on high alert to safeguard national sovereignty: spokesperson
2019-05-06Chinese military warned off two US warships entering waters around the Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea, a spokesperson of the PLA Southern Theater Command said Monday.
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.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Mar. 28
2019-03-28The motherland must be and will be reunified. We will take all necessary measure to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and protect peace and stability across the strait.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Feb. 28
2019-02-28China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and its adjacent waters. Recently, with the joint efforts of China and the ASEAN countries, the situation in the South China Sea is steadily improving.
Chinese naval fleets escort 3,400 foreign ships over past 10 years
2019-01-02China's naval fleets have escorted 3,400 foreign ships over the past 10 years, around 51.5 percent of the total escorted, according to a Ministry of National Defense statement.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Nov.29
2018-11-30China will fulfill the international obligations, and will continue to make contributions to regional peace and stability and also to protect major sea lines of communication.
Adjustment on military policies, institutions to deepen reform
2018-11-16China's latest move to reform military policies and institutions serves as an underpinning for deepening national defense and military reform in the new era, a military spokesperson said Thursday.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Oct. 25
2018-10-25China's commitment to a new concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. The Chinese military will, as always, be a staunch force for world peace and stability.
Text Records of the Press Conference on the 7th CISM World Games
2018-10-17China will practise the motto of the CISM “Friendship through Sport”, and focus on the theme of “sharing friendships and promoting peace”, so as to present to the world a fantastic sport event.
Chinese military opposes US provocation in South China Sea
2018-10-02Chinese military on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to a U.S. Navy warship's entry into waters around China's islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
Chinese military voices "strong indignation" over U.S. "sanctions"
2018-09-22China's military has voiced its "strong indignation and resolute opposition" against recent "sanctions" by the U.S. on Chinese military authority and personnel, according to China's Ministry of National Defense.
Ministry: British warship in S China Sea 'provocative'
2018-09-07The Chinese military protested on Thursday after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to Chinese islands in the South China Sea on Aug 31.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on Aug.30
2018-08-31Dennis Blair's suggestions provoke cross-Strait military confrontation and destroy the China-Japan relationship. They are irresponsible and also very dangerous.
Chinese military protests against US defense bill
2018-08-14The Chinese military resolutely opposes and protests Washington adopting the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act into law, Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on July 26
2018-07-26Taiwan is an integral part of China. We firmly oppose any official contacts and military exchanges in any form between any country and Taiwan. This position is clear and consistent.
Chinese defense minister to visit India this year
2018-07-26Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe will pay an official goodwill visit to India this year, the Ministry of National Defense announced Thursday.
China's defense minister to visit US by year-end
2018-06-29General Wei Fenghe, China’s defense minister, will visit the United States by year-end, the Ministry of National Defense spokesman said on Thursday.
China, ASEAN to hold maritime drill
2018-06-28China and the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have scheduled a joint maritime exercise to take place later this year, a Chinese ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
Chinese Coast Guard to be under the command of armed police from July
2018-06-28The Chinese Coast Guard will be transferred to the command of the Armed Police Force from July 1, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
Spokesperson：US Defense Secretary James Mattis to visit China from June 26 to 28
2018-06-25The US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will visit China from June 26 to 28, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Monday.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on May 31
2018-06-01The construction of the PLA Djibouti Logistic Support Base is to better implement our international responsibility and obligations of escort and humanitarian assistance in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.
SCO to hold 'Peace Mission 2018' joint military drill in Russia
2018-06-01The SCO will hold the "Peace Mission 2018" joint military drill in Russia in the latter half of this year, Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
China carrier formation initially develops system combat capabilities: spokesperson
2018-06-01The carrier formation led by China's first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, has initially developed combat capabilities for group operations, a Chinese military spokesperson said Thursday.
China to host first China-Africa defense forum
2018-06-01A Chinese military spokesperson said Thursday that China will host the first-ever China-Africa forum on defense and security from June 26 to July 10.
China opposes U.S. warships' entry into Chinese territorial sea
2018-05-27China's Ministry of National Defense has said two U.S. warships' entry into China's territorial waters around the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea is serious infringement on China's sovereignty.
Spokesman: US disinvitation from RIMPAC-2018 exercise is non-constructive
2018-05-24No matter whether China is invited to participate in the RIMPAC-2018 exercise or not, it is impossible to shake China's determination to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.
PLA general to lead delegation at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
2018-05-24Lieutenant General He Lei, vice-president of the Academy of Military Science of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, will lead the Chinese delegation for the upcoming 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Chinese military strengthens border patrol against armed conflict in northern Myanmar
2018-05-18Chinese military has taken effective measures to strengthen border patrol and safety protection on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border, and has lodged solemn representations to relevant authorities of Myanmar.
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on April 26
2018-04-27China firmly pursues a national defense policy that is defensive in nature and a military strategy of active defense. China has always been the builder of world peace, contributor to global development and defender of international order.
China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise this year
2018-04-27China and Russia plan to hold a joint naval exercise in waters near the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao this year, Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry, said Thursday.
Stabilizing China-India military ties people's shared aspiration: National Defense Ministry
2018-04-27Stabilizing military relations between China and India and maintaining peace in the border areas are the shared aspirations of people from both countries, according to Wu Qian, spokesperson with China's MND, on Thursday.
Su-35 fighter jets commissioned: national defense ministry
2018-04-27The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has commissioned Su-35 fighter jets, Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
China deploys Dongfeng-26 ballistic missile with PLA Rocket Force
2018-04-27The Dongfeng-26 ballistic missile has officially joined the combat sequence of the PLA rocket force after tests.
PLA sends planes round Taiwan for second time in a week
2018-04-27The PLA Air Force has sent warplanes for the second time in a week to patrol around the island of Taiwan in a gesture to deter "Taiwan independence" forces and show the Chinese mainland's resolution to safeguard sovereignty.
