Dinesh Chandra

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday called for efforts to regulate and guide the healthy development of capital in China in accordance with the law and give play to the positive role of capital as an important factor of production. Xi made the remarks while addressing a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/30/content_10151630.htm

By Sun Xiaoshun and Liu Gang A "wounded" peacekeeper is sent to the Chinese Level-II Hospital during an emergency rescue exercise jointly held by the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent to Mali and peacekeeping forces from different countries in Sector East of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on April 25, 2022. (Photo by Sun Zhaoshun) GAO, Mali, April 29 -- The 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent to Maliand peacekeeping troops from other countries in the Sector East of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) jointly staged an emergency rescue drill code named Safeguarding Peace on April 25, local time. With the scenario that a peacekeeping rapid response detachment was attacked while performing tasks outside the camp. The drill aimed to test the peacekeeping contingents' capabilities in coordinated operations such as rapid reinforcement, cross-regional

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to analyze the current economic situation and economic work. The meeting also reviewed a plan for talent development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The meeting highlighted the hard-won achievements since the beginning of this year in coordinating epidemic control with economic and social development, as China secured a stable economic performance and successfully hosted the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Noting that the economy faces growing complexities and uncertainties, the meeting stressed the importance of economic stability and ensuring and improving people's livelihoods. The meeting called for upholding the "people first, lives first" principle and the dynamic zero-COVID approach to protect pe

BEIRUT, April 29 -- The 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon hosted the logistics officers meeting of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector West for the first time on April 26, local time. The meeting, which was attended by seven troop-contributing countries, coordinated and resolved the difficulties in logistic support of the troop-contributing countries, and made plans for future logistic work. The efficient logistic support capability of the Chinese peacekeeping force was highly praised by the UNIFIL Command and foreign peacekeeping forces. Since being deployed to the mission area in August last year, the 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon has passed the UNIFIL equipment inspection, defense assessment, living conditions assessment and environmental assessment with high standards. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/29/content_10151496.htm

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to analyze current economic situation and economic work. The meeting also reviewed a plan for talent development during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period. The meeting highlighted the hard-won achievements made since the beginning of this year in coordinating epidemic control with economic and social development, as China has secured stable economic performance and successfully hosted the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Noting that the economy faces growing complexities and uncertainties, the meeting stressed the importance of economic stability as well as securing and improving people's livelihood. The meeting called for upholding the "people first, lives first" principle and the dynamic zero-COVID approach to p

BEIJING, April 28 -- "Taiwan question is different from the Ukraine issue in essence. It is China's internal affair and brooks no outside interference," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press conference on Thursday. According to reports, some US officials recently indicated publicly that they would steadfastly fulfill the commitment to safeguarding Taiwan, and "help Taiwan in the same way they support Ukraine" to improve Taiwan's self-defense capability. And according to Taiwan's defense authorities, in response to the threat from the mainland, Taiwan military would adopt the "combination of training and combat preparation" mode to verify its combat plan and battlefield construction, and carry out "Lian Hsiang exercise" to simulate the PLA's attack on Taiwan. In his response, Senior Colonel Tan pointed out that certain US officials have recently made num

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- "People's prosperity depends on diligence; with diligence there is no poverty," President Xi Jinping has cited this old Chinese proverb to underscore the importance of hardwork. The proverb appeared more than 2,000 years ago in the ancient Chinese classic Zuozhuan, or Zuo's Commentary. Hardwork has been among the most valued ethics in China since ancient times. The Chinese are known as a hardworking and inventive people, and work and creative activities are responsible for everything the country has achieved today, Xi has said. On Wednesday, the president again stressed diligence, dedication, innovation and initiative among all working people in his letter to the First Innovation Exchange Conference for Craftsmen of the Nation. He also extended festive greetings and best wishes to all working people across the country ahead of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/29

MUSCAT, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials from China and Oman pledged on Thursday to further promote their strategic partnership and boost military cooperation. They made the pledge during a meeting between Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said and visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe in Muscat, capital of Oman. Noting that Oman and China enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges, Shihab bin Tarik hailed the fruitful results of the Oman-China cooperation achieved in recent years in economy, trade, energy and other areas, adding that he believed that Wei's visit would further promote the bilateral strategic partnership. Oman, which pursues a foreign policy of developing friendly relations with all countries and is keenly aware of the complex factors behind many hotspot issues in the region, expected China to play a bigger role in regional and international affairs, the Omani official said. He

BEIJING, April 28 -- The security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands benefits the Solomon Islands' long-term peace and order, and also serves the common interests in the South Pacific region, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Thursday. Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks at a regular press conference when asked to comment on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's recent claim about the China-Solomon Islands security cooperation. "Recently, Australian officials and media have repeatedly hyped up the security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands, deliberately distorting facts and creating tension, which is extremely irresponsible. China is firmly opposed to it," Snr. Col. Tan told the press. As two independent and sovereign countries, China and Solomon Islands, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, carry out cooperation in maintaining social order, protecting the saf

BEIJING, April 28 -- Japan's efforts to break through Exclusively Defense-Oriented Policy are alarming indicators that the international community should be extremely watchful and concerned about, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday. Senior Colonel Tan made the remarks when commenting on the reports about Japanese defense minister's statement on Japan's 2023 defense budget. According to reports, the Japanese defense minister suggested that the “capability to attack enemy base” should be taken into consideration for the budget. Besides, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan proposed that China and Russia should be classified as security "challenges" on a par with the DPRK in the new version of National Defense Program Guidelines, and that Japan’s defense budget should be boosted further. In response to these, Tan said that in order to seek the so-called “capability to

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the First Innovation Exchange Conference for Craftsmen of the Nation, which opened in Beijing on Wednesday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for contributing wisdom and strength to high-quality development and the implementation of the strategy to build the country into a leader in manufacturing. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi extended sincere greetings to skilled workers, model workers and general workers ahead of the International Labor Day. Xi stressed that skilled workers are a significant force to shore up China's manufacturing and innovation. Encouraging workers to strive to meet the needs of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation in today's world, Xi called on them to continuously enhance technical skills and contribute wisdom and

TEHRAN, April 27 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with the visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in Tehran on Wednesday. Ebrahim Raisi said that Iran and China share weal and woe and hold similar stances and support each other in international affairs. Iran opposes unilateralism, hegemonism and external interference and firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests. Iran thanks for China's support and assistance over the years in its difficult period and hopes that the two sides will further expand cooperation areas and strengthen all-round cooperation including in the military field. General Wei Fenghe said that both China and Iran are ancient civilizations and their traditional friendship is getting stronger with the passing of time. Since last year, President Xi Jinping and President Ebrahim Raisi have exchanged phone calls and letters, jointly led the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership to make new progress. Gene

BEIJING, April 27 -- "The US has been frequently carrying out provocative acts to send wrong signals to "Taiwan Independence" forces, deliberately undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China is firmly opposed to this," said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a written statement on Wednesday. According to the spokesperson, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson sailed through the Taiwan Strait on April 26 and hyped it up publicly. In response, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command sent troops to track and monitor the US warship's passage, and remained alert in the whole course. "The troops of the PLA Eastern Theatre Command always stay on high alert to resolutely defend China’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity," added the spokesperson in the end of the statement. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/27/content_10150718.htm

BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for all-out efforts to strengthen infrastructure construction in the country's building of a modern infrastructure system. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at the 11th meeting of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, of which he is the head. Infrastructure serves as a pillar for economic and social development, Xi said, urging the country to coordinate development and security, and optimize the layout, structure, functions and development models of infrastructure. Other Chinese leaders, including Li Keqiang, Wang Huning and Han Zheng, attended the meeting. The meeting heard reports from relevant departments on ramping up infrastructure construction and their progress on policy implementation. While giving credit to China's achievements in major sci-tech facilities, wate

ASHKHABAD, April 26 -- Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in Ashkhabad, capital of Turkmenistan on Tuesday. Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to relations with China and the two countries have carried out high-level cooperation in politics, diplomacy, trade, culture, humanities and other fields and established the Turkmenistan-China strategic partnership. China is one of Turkmenistan's largest trading partners. There are more than 1,400 Turkmen students studying in China, and many universities in Turkmenistan have set up Chinese majors. It is hoped that the two militaries will strengthen practical cooperation in equipment technology and personnel training and jointly push for new development of Turkmenistan-China relations. General Wei Fenghe said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Turkmenistan relations have achieved leap

BEIJING, April 26 -- According to a notice released by China's Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration on April 24, live-fire drills will be carried out in the middle of the Yellow Sea from April 27 to April 29, 2022. LYG0031，MIDDLE YELLOW SEA GUN FIRING FROM 0000UTC TO 0700UTC DAILY FROM 27 TO 29 APR IN AREA BOUNDED BY THE LINES JOINING 34-52.0N 120-00.0E、34-52.0N 120-13.0E、34-44.0N 120-13.0E AND 34-44.0N 120-00.0E,ENTERING PROHIBITED. LIANYUNGANG MSA CHINA. The screenshot shows the notice released by the Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration on the website of China's Maritime Safety Administration on April 24, 2022.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/26/content_10150487.htm

NUR-SULTAN, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe voiced common readiness on Monday to step up bilateral cooperation. At a meeting with Wei in Nur-Sultan, Tokayev said Kazakhstan and China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, and over the past three decades, the two countries have become permanent comprehensive strategic partners, maintained high-level coordination in the international political arena, and achieved remarkable results in cooperation in various areas. Tokayev recalled that he has frequently interacted with Chinese President Xi Jinping in recent years, injecting strong impetus to the development of bilateral relations. The Kazakh president said he believes that relations between the two countries will see greater breakthroughs and achievements. Tokayev said Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the military coo

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Monday called for blazing a new path to build world-class universities with Chinese characteristics. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during a visit to Renmin University of China in Beijing. Xi stressed following the Party's leadership and passing down revolutionary traditions in running universities. He also said China's universities should be deeply rooted in China and avoid simply copying foreign standards and models. The visit came ahead of China's Youth Day, which falls on May 4 every year. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi extended festive greetings to young people of all ethnic groups nationwide. Xi also expressed hopes that all young people in the country can keep in mind the Party's instructions, strive for national rejuvenation, and work hard for the best results possible. The h

By Sun Xingwei and Cao Guannan BEIJING, Apr. 25 -- The Logistic Support Department of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) has recently deployed the afforestation and greening work and promoted the systematic management of ecosystems in military zones. In recent years, the whole Chinese military has been dedicated to the ecological civilization construction, aiming to build the green barracks, ensure the physical and mental health of service members, and promote the overall improvement of the ecological environment of the local areas. As for now, relevant departments have clarified the further deployments. Military agencies, colleges and scientific research units should continue to increase the amount of greenery in their camps; the units at brigade and regiment levels should focus on increasing the proportion of trees; and the border and coastal defense troops should make efforts to improve the survival rate of trees in their camps. When carrying out field training, troops are

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as French president. In his message, Xi said over the past five years, the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership has maintained a high level of development under the guidance of the two heads of state. The two sides have continued to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, combated the COVID-19 pandemic shoulder to shoulder, jointly upheld multilateralism and improved global governance, injecting new impetus to the development of China-European Union relations and making new contributions to world peace, stability and prosperity, Xi said. Noting that both China and France are major countries with a tradition of staying independent, Xi said the strategic significance of the sound and stable development of China-France relations has become ever more prominent as the international situation is undergoing profound and complex changes

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday visited Renmin University of China in Beijing, ahead of China's Youth Day which falls on May 4. Xi went to an intelligent classroom for ideological-political courses to learn about the reform and innovation of ideological-political education. He went to the university's museum and library to learn about the school's history, its achievements in teaching and research, and efforts to protect and use literature and ancient books as well as to promote application of research results. Xi then chaired a symposium with the university's teachers and students.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/25/content_10150284.htm

NANNING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regional congress was held in Nanning city from Thursday to Friday to elect the region's delegates to the 20th National Congress of the CPC. Xi Jinping, a candidate nominated by the CPC Central Committee and put to vote in the Guangxi electoral unit, was elected by a unanimous vote. The vote was cast on Friday morning. When it was announced that Xi was elected unanimously, a long and warm applause burst out. The unanimous vote of Xi represents the common will of over 2.5 million CPC members and 150,000 primary-level Party organizations in Guangxi, as well as the wholehearted support of the region's 57 million residents of all ethnic groups, according to the congress. It also shows the common wish and strong desire of the hundreds of millions of Chinese people to follow his lead toward national rejuvenation and strive for a brighter future. "General Secretary Xi always keeps in min

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The First National Conference on Reading was held in Beijing on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. Reading is an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtues, Xi noted. It enlightens us and helps us aim high and stand upright. Since ancient times, the Chinese people have advocated reading and stressed the acquisition of knowledge through studying the nature of things and rectification of mind through thinking with sincerity. Reading helps the Chinese people to carry on the traditional spirit of perseverance and shape their character of self-confidence and self-reliance. Xi called on Party members and officials to take the lead in reading and learning, foster virtues and ideals and improve abilities. He hoped that all children will have

A telescope in China's Purple Mountain Observatory captures the movement of near-Earth asteroid 2009ES on September 7, 2016. (Xinhua/ Li Xiang) BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China is set to build monitoring and defense systems protecting the planet from the dangers of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs). Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), told China's CCTV News recently that China will start to build an Earth-based and space-based NEA monitoring and warning system, in order to ensure the safe, stable and orderly operation of spacecraft. China will categorize the risks posed by NEAs and explore techniques to neutralize those risks, said Wu. Furthermore, China plans to set up an NEA defense system, map out an NEA defense blueprint and develop virtual software to simulate NEA-derived risk scenarios. The country hopes to approach an asteroid to observe it closely before impacting it to alter its orbit in 2025 or 2026, a rehearsal to prevent

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- On April 24, 1970, a young man in a village in northwest China's Shaanxi Province was thrilled to get the news that China sent its first satellite Dongfanghong-1 into space. That young man, Xi Jinping, later became Chinese President. Still having his eyes on stars today, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has been extending congratulations and encouragement to the country's space projects. SCALING NEW SCI-TECH HEIGHTS "It is a vital milestone in the development of China's space endeavor," said Xi when he met representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the research and development of the Chang'e-5 lunar mission last February. After China formally established its lunar exploration "Project Chang'e" in 2004, the country, within 20 years, successfully concluded its three-step lunar exploration p

Chinese peacekeeping force in Lebanon is bestowed the annual environment award by the UNIFIL Headquarters. (Photo by Kong Kangyi) By Kong Kangyi and Liang Yuyuan BEIRUT, April 24 -- On the occasion of the 53rd Earth Day, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) handed out the annual environmental award to the 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon, in recognition of the contributions the Chinese peacekeepers have made to environmental protection in the mission area. Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon make efficient use of water resources in both work and life, save electricity, strictly make garbage sorting, and reclaim vacant land in the camps to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables to further add some green and beautify the environment therein. As scheduled, the environmental office of UNIFIL Headquarters conducts comprehensive environmental inspections on water management, sewage treatment and energy efficiency to all the peacekeeping contingents under the UNIFIL qu

By Gao Hongbao and Sun Xiaoshun GAO, Mali, April 24 -- On April 22, the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent to Mali held a seminar for professional exchanges at Sector East of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Representatives of the peacekeeping contingents from various countries stationed in the mission area spoke highly of the event. The security situation in Mali is grim under frequent terrorist attacks. In this regard, the 9th Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent to Mali had systematically sorted out and set up a database of typical cases and treatment experience after their deployment, laying a solid foundation for optimizing the diagnosis and treatment process and improving the treatment level. During the exchange activity this time, the Chinese peacekeeping doctors introduced such treatment experience through typical case analysis, and had exchanges and discussions in the following Q&A with their UN counterp

BEIJING, April 24 -- According to the notice released by China's Dalian Maritime Safety Administration on April 22, military missions will be carried out in the Bohai Strait and the northern waters of the Yellow Sea from April 24 to May 8, 2022. BOHAI STRAIT AND NORTH YELLOW SEA MILITARY EXERCISES FROM 240800UTC APR TO 080800UTC MAY IN AREA BOUNDED BY 1) 38-51.7N　121-38.2E， 2) 38-34.2N　121-38.2E， 3) 38-33.9N　121-07.9E， 4) 38-48.2N　121-14.1E. ENTERING PROHIBITED. LIAONING MSA CHINA. The picture shows a screenshot of the notice on the website of China’s Maritime Safety Administration on April 22, 2022.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/24/content_10150052.htm

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The First National Conference on Reading was held in Beijing on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. Reading is an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtues, Xi noted. It enlightens us and helps us aim high and stand upright. Since ancient times, the Chinese people have advocated reading and stressed the acquisition of knowledge through studying the nature of things and rectification of mind through thinking with sincerity. Reading helps the Chinese people to carry on the traditional spirit of perseverance and shape their character of self-confidence and self-reliance. Xi called on Party members and officials to take the lead in reading and learning, foster virtues and ideals and improve abilities. He hoped that all children will have

The Defense Ministers of China and Vietnam walk together to the Chinese side of the border on April 23, 2022. (Photo by Li Xiaowei) BEIJING, April 23 -- The seventh China-Vietnam Border Defense Friendship Exchange was held on April 23 in Longzhou County of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Quang Hoa County of Vietnam's Cao Bang Province, and relevant port areas. Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe and Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang led delegations to participate in the event respectively. General Wei Fenghe said that Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee , have been steering the China-Vietnam relations for sound development. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, the two sides have held border defense friendship exchanges for two consecutive years, demonstrati

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards carried out a joint patrol from Tuesday to Thursday in Beibu Gulf waters, according to the China Coast Guard (CCG). It was the 23rd joint patrol by the maritime law enforcement forces of the two countries in Beibu Gulf waters since 2006 and the first this year. Chinese and Vietnamese coast guard vessels conducted patrols based on established plans and routes, and organized joint search and rescue drills, the CCG said. The two sides also vowed to deepen maritime law enforcement exchange and cooperation, and make joint efforts to safeguard security and stability in Beibu Gulf waters. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/23/content_10149944.htm

NANNING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regional congress was held in Nanning city from Thursday to Friday to elect the region's delegates to the 20th National Congress of the CPC. Xi Jinping, a candidate nominated by the CPC Central Committee and put to vote in the Guangxi electoral unit, was elected by a unanimous vote. The vote was cast on Friday morning. When it was announced that Xi was elected unanimously, a long and warm applause burst out. The unanimous vote of Xi represents the common will of over 2.5 million CPC members and 150,000 primary-level Party organizations in Guangxi, as well as the wholehearted support of the region's 57 million residents of all ethnic groups, according to the congress. It also shows the common wish and strong desire of the hundreds of millions of Chinese people to follow his lead toward national rejuvenation and strive for a brighter future. "General Secretary Xi always keeps in min

BEIJING, April 22 -- According to the 2022 exchange plan between the Chinese and Vietnamese militaries, as agreed by the two sides, the seventh China-Vietnam Border Defense Friendship Exchange will be held on April 23 in Longzhou County of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Quang Hoa County of Vietnam's Cao Bang Province, and relevant port areas. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/22/content_10149811.htm

The 25th Chinese Peacekeeping Medical Contingent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) receives UN combat effectiveness inspection on April 20, 2022. KINSHASA, April 22 -- The 25th Chinese Peacekeeping Medical Contingent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) passed UN combat effectiveness inspection with high standards on April 20. A team led by the deputy director of combat effectiveness inspection office of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) conducted a two-day inspection in the MONUSCO Chinese Level-II Hospital run by the Chinese Peacekeeping Medical Contingent. The inspection team observed the contingent's drills on emergency response, medical treatment and evacuation, and firefighting, and designed a number of emergency scenarios to test the contingent's emergency response capabilities. The Chinese Peacekeeping Medical Contingent passed the assessment of all subjects with high standar

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Likening countries around the world as "passengers aboard the same ship who share the same destiny," Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on "all passengers" to pull together for the ship to navigate the storm and sail toward a bright future. "Faced with the many challenges, we must not lose confidence, hesitate or flinch. Instead, we must firm up confidence and press ahead against all odds," Xi said in his keynote speech delivered via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022. The world is yet to walk out of the shadow of a once-in-a-century pandemic, but new traditional security risks are already emerging, Xi noted, saying this year's conference theme of "The World in COVID-19 & Beyond: Working Together for Global Development and Shared Future" is all the more relevant against such a backdrop. Photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows the Boao Forum for Asia