Dinesh Chandra

BEIJING, Jan. 1 -- The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command released a written statement on Saturday night to rebut the US military's recent smear, saying that the US deliberately misled the public opinion, distorted fact, blamed the innocent and attempted to fool the international community. The US Indo-Pacific Command recently claimed in a statement that a PLAN J-11 fighter jet performed a so-called "unsafe maneuver" against a USAF RC-135 plane. Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement in response to media that the US military's statement ignores facts and is nothing but slander and speculation. The spokesperson pointed out that on December 21, a US RC-135 aircraft conducted intentional close-in reconnaissance in the vicinity of China's southern coastline and the Xisha Islands of Hainan province. The PLA Southern Theater Command deployed air assets to track and monitor the US aircraft t

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year address Saturday evening in Beijing to ring in 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed hard work and unity, and called on the young generation to shoulder their responsibilities to deliver China's ambitious blueprint for the future. Giving his New Year Address to ring in 2023, Xi lauded the country's economic performance, COVID approach and sci-tech breakthroughs over the past year. The nationally televised and livestreamed speech delivered in his office in central Beijing is the tenth of its kind since Xi became the Chinese president in 2013. Reviewing the past year, Xi first commended the successful 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which drew an ambitious blueprint for building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization. On the

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year address Saturday evening in Beijing to ring in 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)   BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- On New Year's eve, President Xi Jinping delivered his 2023 New Year Address through China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the address: Greetings to you all. The year 2023 is approaching. From Beijing, I extend my best New Year wishes to all of you. In 2022, we successfully convened the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). An ambitious blueprint has been drawn for building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization, sounding a clarion call of the times for us forging ahead on a new journey. The Chinese economy has remained the second largest in the world and enjoyed sound development. GDP for the whole year is expected to exceed 120 trillion yuan. Despite a globa

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, exchanged messages of New Year greetings on Saturday. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to Putin and the Russian people. Xi said that the year of 2022 has been an extraordinary one, and that facing the rapidly evolving international situation and the continuous spread of the global pandemic, China-Russia relations have always maintained a healthy development momentum. Over the past year, China-Russia economic and trade cooperation has made steady progress, with new achievements made in energy, investment, connectivity and other fields, providing impetus to the common development of both countries, Xi said. The two sides officially launched the China-Russia Years of Sports Exchanges, further deepening mutual understanding and traditional friendship between their peoples, Xi added. For his part, Putin said that in th

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- For China's space sector, 2022 was a year of substantial progress and remarkable new records. China completed more than 60 space launches this year, a record high. Among these missions, 53 were conducted by the Long March carrier rockets, the country's backbone launch vehicles. The proportion of launches using new-generation rockets has increased, reaching a three-year high of 27 percent in 2022, said Long Lehao, a senior Long March rocket advisor. Successful missions included the deployment of a record-breaking 22 satellites into space by a Long March-8 rocket, the debut flight of a Long March-6 rocket with solid strap-on boosters, and the launch of reusable test spacecraft by a Long March-2F rocket. These missions have laid a technological foundation for the peaceful use of space. But the most high-profile rocket launches this year were related to the construction of the Chinese space station, with two manned spaceships, two cargo craft and tw

The picture shows an assault backpack distributed to an army unit under the PLA Western Theater Command, featuring large interior space, waterproofness and high flexibility. BEIJING, Dec. 30 -- Recently, a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command received the newly-distributed integrated individual combat systems including a new-style assault backpack in various kinds of load-carrying equipment. The backpacks used by the PLA troops before featured a large capacity, but with the changing demand, they were increasingly inconvenient to use in maneuver and mobility operations. The new-style assault backpack has drawn great attention when revealed in 2019. It was firstly distributed to special operations forces and border defense troops for trial use. As for now, with the distribution of the Type-21 military uniform and the new-type integrated individual combat system, more and more troops have received the new assault backpack. The new-type integrated individual combat system

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)   BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia should strengthen strategic coordination to bring more benefits to the two peoples and inject more stability into the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link on Friday. Xi stressed that both sides should further make good use of existing mechanisms to push for progress in cooperation on economy, trade, energy, finance and agriculture. China is ready to resume normal cross-border travel with Russia and other countries in an orderly manner, Xi said. China is ready to work with Russia and all progressive forces in the world that stand against hegemonism and power politics to jointly oppose unilateralism, protectionism and bullying, and to firmly safeguard sovereignty, security, and development interests of the two countr

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday addressed a gathering organized by the country's top political advisory body to ring in the year of 2023. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the gathering of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/30/content_10208653.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link on Friday. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/30/content_10208654.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 29 -- The recent China-Russia Joint Sea-2022 naval exercise fully reflected the level of strategic mutual trust and the depth of tactical coordination between the two sides, and further deepened the China-Russia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership of coordination for a new era, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday. He introduced that according to the annual military cooperation plan between China and Russia, the navies of the two countries held the joint military exercise in waters east of the sea area from Zhoushan to Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, from December 21 to 27. "Adopting the red-blue confrontation approach, the two sides have conducted joint training drills on blockade and control, visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS), air defense, rescue, anti-submarine, and others," said the spokesperson. And then he elaborated on the three f

BEIJING, Dec.29 -- China urges the US side to reflect on its negative moves in the space domain, stop hyping up "China threat" and space confrontation, and instead take an active part in international space arms control, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday. The spokesperson made this remark while asked to comment on the reports about the Commander of the US Space Command who recently called China a pacing challenge to the US for its continuously growing capabilities that hold America's space assets at risk. "The US believes that anyone's growing capabilities pose a threat to itself, which is void of any logic or sense," the spokesperson said. "It is essentially an excuse for the US to weaponize space, turn it into a battlefield, and seek space domination while shifting the blame to others. China strongly opposes such sinister trick of spreading the "

BEIJING, Dec.29 -- China urges the US side to reflect on its negative moves in the space domain, stop hyping up “China threat” and space confrontation, and instead take an active part in international space arms control, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday. The spokesperson made this remark while being asked to comment on the reports about the Commander of the US Space Command who recently called China a pacing challenge to the US for its continuously growing capabilities that hold America’s space assets at risk. “The US believes that anyone’s growing capabilities pose a threat to itself, which is void of any logic or sense,” the spokesperson said. “It is essentially an excuse for the US to weaponize space, turn it into a battlefield, and seek space domination while shifting the blame to others. China strongly opposes such sinister trick of spreading the “China threat theory” in the spac

BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday exchanged congratulations with President of Benin Patrice Talon on the 50th anniversary of the resumption of the two countries' diplomatic relations. Xi said that in the past half a century since the resumption of China-Benin diplomatic relations, the two countries have always treated each other in a sincere and friendly fashion, and firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns. At present, Xi said, bilateral relations maintain a sound momentum of development with fruitful cooperation results in various fields, which has brought tangible benefits to their people. Xi said he cherishes the development of China-Benin relations and stands ready to work with President Talon to deepen cooperation in various fields within the framework of the Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation so as to lift bilateral ties to a new level. For his

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presides over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and delivers an important speech. The meeting of criticism and self-criticism was held from Monday to Tuesday. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- A meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has stressed striving in unity to implement the major decisions and plans made at the 20th CPC National Congress. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered an important speech when presiding over the meeting of criticism and self-criticism held from Monday to Tuesday. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presides over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and delivers an important speech. The meeting of criticism and self-criticism was held from Monday to Tuesday. (Xinhua/Ju P

ABOARD DESTORYER JINAN, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Russian navies concluded a seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. The drill, the 11th of its kind since 2012, was conducted in waters east of the area stretching from Zhoushan to Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. It was held in accordance with the annual cooperation schedule between the two militaries. Despite severe sea conditions, the two navies completed joint operations covering measures including blockade and control, rescue, anti-submarine, and air defense. This joint exercise proved another successful example of cooperation between the Chinese and Russian navies, said Major General Wang Yu of the Chinese navy. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/27/content_10207975.htm

Photo from the WeChat official account of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison BEIJING, Dec. 27 -- Some officers assigned to the PLA Hong Kong Garrison finished the deployment in Hong Kong and returned to their former posts on December 26, 2022. This is the 24th round of officer rotations by the PLA Hong Kong Garrison since the return of Hong Kong to motherland. At 10 am on Dec. 26, the PLA Hong Kong Garrison held a grand farewell ceremony at Xintian Military Camp to see off these officers, who had been selected from the PLA’s army, navy and air force troops. During their stay in Hong Kong, these PLA officers adhered to the principle of "one country, two systems", the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Basic Law and the Garrison Law, and fulfilled various tasks and missions, winning high acclaim from the Hong Kong compatriots and all sectors of society. It is learned that the newly dispatched officers selected from the whole military to be deployed in Hong Kong have arrived

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have unveiled a guideline to support demobilized military personnel in starting businesses and engaging in innovation. Financial support, such as increased guaranteed loans, will be tilted toward business startups run by ex-service members, according to the document issued by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with 20 other departments. Other supporting measures include tax and fee reduction, preferential policies in rental payments and subsidies, and entrepreneurship training. The move aims to enhance veterans' capabilities of running businesses and pursuing innovation, expand their participation in the market, and create more employment for ex-service members, the guideline said. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/27/content_10207883.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, demanded more targeted efforts to carry out patriotic health campaigns and concrete actions to protect people's safety and health. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the instruction concerning the 70th anniversary of the patriotic health campaigns. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/26/content_10207820.htm

  TIANJIN, Dec.26 -- The second batch of the 8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport by chartered plane, marking that the 8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) successfully completed the 12-month peacekeeping missions and all returned to China. The members of the 8th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) were mainly selected from the PLA 82nd Group Army. Since the deployment to the mission area, the peacekeepers have completed 15 long patrols, 24 short patrols, 11 armed escorts, and 216 city patrols, with a total mileage of more than 27,000 kilometers, and carried out more than 40 civilian-military coordination activities, together with more than 30 activities to protect the rights and interests of women and children. The battalion has won high acclaim from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the local government and the people. The battalion

BEIJING, Dec. 25 -- On December 25, the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted the joint combat-readiness security patrol and joint firepower striking exercise involving troops of multiple services and arms in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island, said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command (ETC), on Sunday. The spokesperson pointed out that this is a firm response to the current escalation of provocations by the US in collusion with the Taiwan authorities. He stressed that the troops of the PLA ETC will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/25/content_10207574.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Saturday wrote back to the artists of the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, encouraging them to pursue people-centered cultural creation and production. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/25/content_10207551.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 24 -- On December 24 Beijing time, the US President signed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, which contains a number of China-related provisions. "China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the US's move, and has lodged solemn representations with the US side," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, in a statement released on Saturday. The FY 2023 NDAA involves a number of negative provisions regarding China, plays up the so-called "China Threat" in disregard of facts, interferes into China's internal affairs wantonly, and makes up excuses for expanding military expenditures and maintaining hegemony. In addition, it attempts to place a domestic act fulfilled with speculations and prejudices above the basic norms of international relations. "Such doing will not only harm the national sovereignty, security and development interests of Ch

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends and addresses the annual central rural work conference in Beijing, capital of China. The conference was held in Beijing from Dec. 23 to 24. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)   BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced efforts to build up China's strength in agriculture and do a good job in work on agriculture and rural areas. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while attending and addressing the annual central rural work conference held from Friday to Saturday in Beijing. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/24/content_10207470.htm

BEIJING, Dec.23 -- China and Russia have conducted 10 Joint Sea naval exercises since 2012. After years of cooperation, the two navies have gradually formed a mature and standardized model to organize joint exercises on the basis of high-level mutual trust and in-depth cooperation. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/23/content_10207415.htm

President Xi Jinping meets with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Tao)   BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Lee on Hong Kong's current situation and the HKSAR government's work. Lauding Lee's work since assuming the job of the chief executive, Xi said Lee had led the new-term HKSAR government in shouldering their responsibilities and carrying out solid work in a pragmatic manner. They have united different social sectors, resolutely safeguarded national security, stepped up efforts to revitalize the economy, actively responded to the concerns of the people, and earnestly studied, communicated, and implemented the spirit of the 20th National Congress of th

BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/23/content_10207402.htm

By Dai Tianjiao and Zang Yaqi JUBA, Dec. 23 -- The second-batch 350 members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) arrived in the mission area on December 21. As of now, the 9th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion has been fully deployed and begun to engage in the one-year peacekeeping mission. After arriving in the mission area on December 6, the first-batch 350 members of the 9th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion completed the handover of multiple items with their predecessors, including vehicles and equipment, weapons and ammunition, medical and logistic materials, and held a command handover ceremony. It is learned that the 9th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion is mainly composed of troops from a brigade of the PLA 82nd Group Army under the PLA Central Theater Command, including infantry, armored troops, reconnaissance troops, artillery, and engineers. They will focus on such peacekeeping missions as cordon and patrol, armed esco

BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Natasa Pirc Musar on her assuming office as the president of the Republic of Slovenia. In his message, Xi pointed out that China-Slovenia relations have maintained steady development in recent years, with their political mutual trust being constantly consolidated, synergy in their development strategies strengthened and practical cooperation in various fields yielding fruitful results. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Slovenia relations and is ready to make joint efforts with President Musar to consolidate the traditional friendship between the two countries, deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and lift China-Slovenia relations to a higher level so as to bring benefits to the two countries and their people. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/23/content_10207349.htm

The 17th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side on 20th December 2022. Building on the progress made after the last meeting on 17th July 2022, the two sides exchanged views on the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in an open and constructive manner. They had a frank and in-depth discussion, keeping in line with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest which would help in restoration of peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations. In the interim, the two sides agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. source http

KINSHASA, Dec.22 -- The 26th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) passed the operational effectiveness inspection of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on December 21, with all the items involved up to par. The United Nations operational effectiveness inspection involves an all-round inspection and evaluation of peacekeeping forces in terms of military training, routine management, logistic support and other aspects in accordance with the relevant requirements of the United Nations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The inspection involves 49 items in 8 categories, including equipment, emergency management and environmental protection, with the purpose of comprehensively testing the capability of peacekeeping forces to complete all missions and tasks. The 3-day inspection was carried out item by item as planned with high standards, strict requirements and fine pro

Chinese navy ships depart on Tuesday from a military port in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, for the upcoming Sino-Russian joint naval exercise.[Photo/Xinhua]   The Chinese and Russian navies started a weeklong joint exercise on Wednesday in the East China Sea, according to a spokesman for the People's Liberation Army Navy. Senior Captain Gao Xiucheng said the Joint Sea 2022 naval exercise would involve operations like an area blockade, air defense, search and rescue, and anti-submarine strike. He said the joint exercise aims to demonstrate the determination and capability of the two sides to jointly respond to maritime security threats and maintain international and regional peace and stability, noting that it would further deepen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. According to the spokesman, five ships from the PLA Navy's East Sea and North Sea fleets, including CNS Baotou, a Type 052DL guided-missile destroyer, and CNS Binzhou, a Type 054A guided-missil

By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan The Type 055 large destroyer Nanchang attached to the navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command is seen during deployment as part of the Russian Vostok 2022 strategic military drills lasting through September 7, 2022. The Russian Defense Ministry published footage of the meeting of the two countries’ warships in the Sea of Japan on September 2, 2022. Photo: VCG China and Russia on Wednesday launched the Joint Sea 2022 naval drill in the East China Sea, a move naval officers and experts said reflected a high level of strategic mutual trust and will further promote the two navies’ capabilities in jointly dealing with maritime security threats, and contributing to the safeguarding of peace and stability in the region and the world. After setting off from a naval port in Zhoushan, East China’s Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, the Chinese warships arrived at the designated area in the East China Sea at noon on Wednesday, Chin

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, meets with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev, who visits China at the invitation of the CPC, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)   BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, on Wednesday met with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev, who visited China at the invitation of the CPC.   Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, meets with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev, who visits China at the invitation of the CPC, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/21/content_10207055.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon made a phone conversation with Cote d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara at the latter's request. Calling Cote d'Ivoire an important cooperation partner of China in Africa, Xi said that next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic relations, which deserves joint commemoration. Xi said that China highly appreciates Cote d'Ivoire's firm adherence to the one-China principle, and is willing to continue to support each other on issues involving their respective core interests, consolidate and deepen China-Cote d'Ivoire relations, and push bilateral ties to new heights. Noting that China-Cote d'Ivoire cooperation enjoys broad prospects, Xi said that China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire across the board, expand trade in agricultural produce, enhance bilateral cooperation in planting and processi

BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Germany have always been partners of dialogue, development and cooperation, as well as partners for handling global challenges. Xi made the remarks during his phone talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Germany, a year of great significance in bilateral relations, Xi said. Thanks to the joint efforts of generations of Chinese and German leaders, bilateral ties have generally maintained the right direction forward, and the two countries have become strategic partners on all fronts, he said, adding that the development of China-Germany relations enjoys profound public support, broad common interests and rich experience. As long as the two sides uphold mutual respect and mutual benefit, bilateral relations will surely go forward, steadily and far, Xi said. He also noted that the Chinese side is ready to work wit

BEIJING, Dec. 21 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, led by ship 2502, patrol in the Chinese territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the CCG’s official Wechat account on December 21, 2022. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/21/content_10206979.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday sent a congratulatory letter to the fifth Arabic Arts Festival, which opened in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/19/content_10206626.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon made a phone conversation with Cote d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara at the latter's request. Calling Cote d'Ivoire an important cooperation partner of China in Africa, Xi said that next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic relations, which deserves joint commemoration. Xi said that China highly appreciates Cote d'Ivoire's firm adherence to the one-China principle, and is willing to continue to support each other on issues involving their respective core interests, consolidate and deepen China-Cote d'Ivoire relations, and push bilateral ties to new heights. Noting that China-Cote d'Ivoire cooperation enjoys broad prospects, Xi said that China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire across the board, expand trade in agricultural produce, enhance bilateral cooperation in planting and processi

BEIJING, Dec.20 -- Recently, the first batch of female pilot cadets jointly cultivated by the PLA Air Force Aviation University, Tsinghua University and Peking University come to their maiden solo flight test. This assessment has been a test to the pilot cadets' skills under adverse conditions of low flight altitude, greater effect from meteorological conditions, and limited time available for correction after deviation. During the assessment, the ground temperature was only -20℃ (-4F), accompanied by strong wind, which was also a strict test for both their flight skills and psychological quality. It is learned that, as the first-batch female pilot cadets of the air force receiving joint-degree training program, these cadets have completed common core courses and specialized aviation courses at Tsinghua University and Peking University after recruitment in August 2019. During this period, they also attended military training required for pilot cadets, such as parachuting, shootin

GENEVA, Dec.20 -- The 9th Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) closed in Geneva on December 16. Under the active promotion of Chinese delegation, which was led by the Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs Li Song, the conference reached a final document which has decided to further strengthen the effectiveness of the BWC and promote complete compliance. To this end, a working group shall be established to carry out substantive work in compliance and verification, international cooperation, scientific and technological review, national compliance and other aspects, and committed to exploring measures to strengthen the BWC, including legally binding methods. It is widely agreed among all participants that under the current international situation, the above achievements made during the event were important breakthroughs with multilateral efforts in the field of international arms control and disarmament in recent years, and were of great and far-reaching s

BEIJING,Dec.20 -- According to the annual cooperation plan between the Chinese and Russian militaries, the China-Russia joint naval exercise Joint Sea2022 is to be held from December 21 to 27 in waters east of the sea area from Zhoushan to Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. The joint exercise aims to demonstrate the determination and capability of the two sides to jointly respond to maritime security threats and maintain international and regional peace and stability, and to further deepen China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/20/content_10206721.htm

BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday sent a congratulatory letter to the fifth Arabic Arts Festival, which opened in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-12/19/content_10206626.htm

BEIJING, Dec.19 -- A UN delegation from the Office for the Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership (OPSP) visited the engineering and medical detachments of the 21st Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon to inspect their performance of missions from December 13 to 16, local time. The inspection was conducted on a regular basis by the OPSP. The delegation inspected the headquarters, the commands of the Sector West and the Sector East, and the 18 contingents of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with a view to gaining an in-depth understanding of the peacekeeping forces’ performance and difficulties in the mission area, and making relevant recommendations to comprehensively improve their performance. After the inspection on the Chinese contingent, the members of the delegation paid tribute to the outstanding contributions made by the Chinese peacekeepers to maintaining regional peace and stability, spoke highly of the professionalism and efficiency of the Chinese pea