Ministry of National Defense

MND: The People's Military Will Firmly Safeguard Hong Kong's Prosperity and Stability

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the PRC, PLANS Qi Jiguang and PLANS Yimengshan had a three-day vessel open event in Hong Kong during a midshipmen ocean-going training.

The 48th PLAN Escort Task Group Will Set Sail for the Gulf of Aden and Waters off Somalia for Escort Missions

The 48th Escort Task Group (ETG) comprising of PLANS Tangshan, PLANS Daqing, and PLANS Taihu will set sail in mid-October for the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia to replace the 47th ETG.

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on September 25, 2025

Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the MND of the PRC, answers questions at a regular press conference on the afternoon of September 25, 2025.

Separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence" pose the most serious threat to post-war international order: Defense Spokesperson

"Separatist activities seeking 'Taiwan independence' pose the most serious threat to the post-war international order and the greatest damage to peace in the region," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Commission of aircraft-carrier Fujian drawing near: Defense Spokesperson

This is a milestone in our development of aircraft carriers. The trials and training of PLANS Fujian are well underway in accordance with our plan. I believe the much-anticipated moment is drawing near," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's defense ministry.

Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on September 16, 2025

On the afternoon of September 16, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND, answered recent media queries concerning the military.

China remains a force for global peace, stability and progress: Defense Spokesperson

"China remains the force for global peace, stability and progress. The more capable the Chinese military, the stronger the force for defending peace and preventing war and the more likely it is to ensure peace and stability," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin.

Japan should profoundly reflect on its history of aggression: Defense Spokesperson

China urged Japan to profoundly reflect on its history of aggression, earnestly respect the security concerns of its Asian neighbors and the rest of international community, said China’s MND spokesperson on Wednesday.

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on August 28, 2025

Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC, answers questions at a regular press conference on the afternoon of August 28, 2025.

Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on September 10, 2025

The Philippines should stop making provocations and infringements: Defense Spokesperson

"The Philippines should immediately stop making provocations and infringements and stop hyping up incidents. Otherwise, all consequences arising therefrom should be borne by itself," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.

Japan should honestly face up to its history of aggression: Defense Spokesperson

"Japan should honestly face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, make a clean break with militarism and earnestly respect the feelings of peoples of victimized countries including China," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.

China and India reach multiple consensuses on boundary question: Defense Spokesperson

During the 24th Round of Talks Between Special Representatives of China and India on Boundary Question, both sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views and reached multiple consensuses, said a Chinese Defense Spokesperson on Thursday.

Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on August 15, 2025

On the afternoon of August 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND, answered recent media queries concerning the military.

Chinese FM urges Japan to face history squarely to earn respect

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to learn from history to earn respect and avoid straying onto the wrong path again on Friday, the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II.