January 2017 - China Special Weapons News

China's first indigenous aircraft carrier 'taking shape' Press TV 31 Jan 2017 -- China's second aircraft carrier is "taking shape" after two years and nine months of construction as the country is beefing up its military strength in the face of growing US military assertiveness in Asia.
Does China Have New 10-Warhead Long-Range Missile? Sputnik 31 Jan 2017 -- Chinese defense officials are heralding a major change in the country's nuclear strategy after flight-testing a new long-range missile variant that can carry 10 warheads. The DF-5C missile was flown earlier this month, using 10 multiple independently-targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
China looks to Mars, Jupiter exploration People's Daily 30 Jan 2017 -- China's plans for deep-space exploration included two Mars missions and one Jupiter probe.
Chinese Army Commander: War With US Increasing Reality Sputnik 30 Jan 2017 -- Amid heightening tensions surrounding US President Donald Trump's protectionist stance, the possibility of a trade war and even physical combat between the world's two largest economies has become a full-fledged "reality."
China plans moon-sampling mission for November Press TV 27 Jan 2017 -- China plans to send a robot attached to a rocket to the moon to bring back samples of the lunar surface.
Xi urges continued efforts to build strong military People's Daily 26 Jan 2017 -- President Xi Jinping called on the military to improve its political awareness, push forward reform, and govern it according to law to aid the building of a strong military.
Chinese Media Suspect Work on New Super-Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile Underway Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- China is reportedly testing a beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile in combat drills capable to engage targets up to 400 kilometers away, China Daily wrote.
HK returns armed vehicles to Singapore People's Daily 25 Jan 2017 -- Hong Kong customs officials announced on Tuesday that nine Singaporean armed vehicles seized two months ago will be returned after the completion of an investigation.
Xi pushes poverty alleviation People's Daily 25 Jan 2017 -- President Xi Jinping Tuesday pushed for increased efforts on poverty alleviation.
China urges U.S. to watch how it talks about the South China Sea issue Xinhua 24 Jan 2017-- China on Tuesday urged the U.S. side to speak and act cautiously on the South China Sea issue, reiterating that China was committed to solving the issue peacefully through negotiation with the countries directly concerned.
South China Sea, Not Trade First Point of Friction for Trump, China VOA 24 Jan 2017 -- Many thought trade would be the first area in which the administration of President Donald Trump could see tensions rising with China. On the campaign trail, Trump talked constantly about China and jobs, and pledged to label Beijing a currency manipulator and vowed to levy punishing tariffs to counter China's cheating on trade.
Beijing tells Washington to 'speak and act cautiously' Press TV 24 Jan 2017 -- China has warned the United States not to make any rash comments about its islands in the South China Sea, urging the White House to mind the facts and not interfere in the territorial dispute.
U.S. Threatens To Stop China From Building, Using New South Sea Islands RFE/RL 24 Jan 2017 -- The White House warned that it intends to prevent China from taking over territory in international waters in the South China Sea by building islands out of reefs and then using them for defensive purposes.
Trump admin vows to prevent Beijing's island building in South China Sea Press TV 24 Jan 2017 -- The administration of new US President Donald Trump has stepped up war of words with China over the South China Sea and Beijing's trade policies, drawing a rocky future for Sino-American ties.
Beijing to Trump: We'll Protect South China Sea Sovereignty Sputnik 24 Jan 2017 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying issued a warning to the new White House administration that Washington "is not a party to the South China Sea dispute," even though the US Navy maintains a significant presence in the global trade hub.
China May Have Deployed Missiles Not Far From Border With Russia Sputnik 24 Jan 2017 -- One of three Chinese brigades of intercontinental missiles Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) may have been deployed in the northern province of Heilongjiang bordering Russia, local media reported on Tuesday.
Beijing Not Backing Down: South China Sea War Games the New Normal Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- Foreign interests should expect Chinese military exercises in the South China Sea to become the new normal, according to a recent article in The People's Daily, a Chinese state-run media outlet.
Chinese court sentences former senior official to life term for graft Press TV 23 Jan 2017 -- A Chinese court has sentenced a former senior official to life in prison for corruption involving millions of dollars, judicial sources say.
US obligated to practice One China policy: Beijing Press TV 23 Jan 2017 -- China says the new United States administration has an "obligation" to honor the promise of previous US governments to recognize Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan, a practice known as the "One China" policy.
China schedules Chang'e-5 lunar probe launch People's Daily 23 Jan 2017 -- China plans to launch the Chang'e-5 lunar probe at the end of November this year, from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in southern China's Hainan province, aboard the heavy-lift carrier rocket Long March-5.
China hits back at US Secretary of State Tillerson over island remarks Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- A Chinese daily run by the state says Beijing will continue to carry out military drills in the South China Sea regardless of foreign pressure.
South Korean media claims expansion of China's restrictions due to THAAD deployment People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System quoted an insider from Lotte Group on Jan. 21 stating that Lotte would hold a board meeting after Spring Festival to approve relevant agreements about the deployment site of its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the Global Times reported.
New vessel beefs up PLA Navy fleet People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its 31st Type-056 class corvette, marking a new addition to the world's largest fleet of modern corvettes.
Chinese naval escort task force visits Qatar People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- The 24th Chinese naval escort task force arrived in Doha, Qatar on Jan. 21 local time, starting its five-day visit to the country.
China begins investigation into graft charges against ex-Tianjin mayor Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Chinese judicial officials have launched an investigation into bribery allegations against a former mayor of the northern city of Tianjin, whose time in office saw a deadly warehouse explosion.
New leader takes helm of PLA Navy People's Daily 21 Jan 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Navy has a new commander, 60-year-old Vice-Admiral Shen Jinlong, according to the Navy.
PLA frigates, drone search for fishing boat crew in East China Sea People's Daily 21 Jan 2017 -- China's People's Liberation ArmyNavy has sent two frigates and a drone to search for a fishing boat that sank in the East China Sea on Friday evening, leaving at least one person dead, navy sources said Saturday.
Tsai reiterates stance on maintaining cross-strait peace CNA 20 Jan 2017 -- In a recent letter to Pope Francis, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) reiterated the Republic of China's stance on upholding Taiwan's democracy and peace in the Taiwan Strait, outlining four principles for peaceful engagement with mainland China.
Trump urged not to treat Taiwan as bargaining chip CNA 20 Jan 2017 -- Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump should stand up to Beijing over Taiwan, bring the "one China" policy into the 21st century without risking war and not make Taiwan a bargaining chip in deals with China, a Wall Street Journal opinion piece said on Thursday, one day before Trump's inauguration.
Taiwan leader calls for 'new era' in relations with China Press TV 20 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's leader has announced a peace initiative for creating a "new era" of cordial relations with China as military drills are being held in preparation for possible clashes in the region.
Taiwan should keep hands off Washington's China policy: ex-premier CNA 19 Jan 2017 -- Former Premier Yu Shyi-kun (游錫堃) said Wednesday that Taiwan should not get involved in U.S. relations with China, and should instead ask Washington to stick to the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and its "Six Assurances" to Taiwan.
First quantum satellite surpasses expectations People's Daily 19 Jan 2017 -- Micius, the world's first quantum satellite, has successfully completed four months of in-orbit tests since China launched it on Aug 16, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced.
XI: China seeking new model of relations with US Press TV 18 Jan 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will strive towards including the United States in its "circle of friends" around the globe.
Xi says China stays committed to upholding world peace People's Daily 19 Jan 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China remains unchanged in its commitment to upholding world peace.
Taiwan declines to comment on call to revisit one-China policy CNA 18 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office said Wednesday that the government has "no comment" on the views expressed in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal Monday that called for the U.S. to revisit the "one-China" policy and form closer military alliance with Taiwan.
China calls on US not to allow Taiwan delegation at Trump inauguration Press TV 18 Jan 2017 -- China has called on the United States not to allow a delegation from Taiwan at US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Taiwan simulates China invasion during annual drills Press TV 18 Jan 2017 -- The Taiwanese military has begun two days of exercises simulating a Chinese invasion at a time of increased tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Hong Kong Not to Become Independent From China - Outgoing Chief Executive Sputnik 18 Jan 2017 -- Outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive says that Hong Kong is an "inalienable" part of China and will not become independent.
China's Xi Warns of Dangers of Trade War VOA 18 Jan 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping warned governments of the dangers of a trade war while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.
Russia, China Work on Joint High-Precision Satellite Navigation System Sputnik 17 Jan 2017 -- Russia and China are setting up a joint Differential Corrections and Monitoring (SDCM) high-precision satellite navigation system, China National Space Administration (CNSA) chief representative in Russia Zhang Yuan said Tuesday.
Prospect of Warming US-Russia Ties Worries China VOA 17 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's hints ties with Moscow could improve after he assumes office has been a source of controversy and heated debate in the United States. And that is unlikely to go away after his inauguration later this week.
Risible Trump playing with fire over Taiwan: Chinese media Press TV 16 Jan 2017 -- Chinese state media say incoming US President Donald Trump is "playing with fire" by challenging China's sovereignty over Taiwan, promising that Beijing would strongly respond to any reconsideration by the US of the so-called One China policy.
China Raising Threat Level Against Taiwan, but Sparing Drastic Actions VOA 16 Jan 2017 -- China flexed a military muscle and hit at Taiwan's foreign relations over the past month as warnings against closer ties with the United States, a long-time protector of self-rule on the island that Beijing considers its own. But so far Beijing is keeping more extreme retaliation measures in reserve.
China: 'Gloves Off' if Trump Uses Taiwan as Bargaining Chip VOA 16 Jan 2017 -- China state media blasted U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump after he told The Wall Street Journal the "one-China" policy is negotiable.
Suspicions of economic retaliation policies against THAAD agreement further sours Korea-China relations ARIRANG 16 Jan 2017 -- Suspicions of economic retaliation policies against THAAD agreement further sours Korea-China relations
THAAD economic retaliations? ARIRANG 16 Jan 2017 -- Since Korea and the U.S. announced in July that they had reached an agreement to deploy THAAD on the Korean peninsula, China has opposed the decision.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks PRC MofA 15 Jan 2017 -- There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing China. That is the fact acknowledged by the international community and no one can change.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Says One-China Policy 'Non-Negotiable' Sputnik 15 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and one-China policy is non-negotiable basis of the China-US relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Saturday in response to the comments of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Militaries of China, Vietnam to enhance cooperation People's Daily 14 Jan 2017 -- Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Fan Changlong met with Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich Friday in Beijing.
China, Vietnam Agree on Peaceful Resolution of South China Sea Dispute Sputnik 14 Jan 2017 -- Beijing and Hanoi agreed on the settlement of the South China Sea dispute through negotiations, avoiding any escalation of the conflict, during the visit of Vietnam's leader Nguyen Phu Trong to China.
China's aircraft carrier returns to port after drill People's Daily 14 Jan 2017 -- China's aircraft carrier formation returned to Qingdao port Friday after finishing a drill, the Chinese navy said Friday.
China calls on Trump to recognize Taiwan 'high sensitivity' Press TV 14 Jan 2017 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stressed that its "One-China" policy is not negotiable and called on US President-elect Donald Trump to acknowledge the "high sensitivity" of matters relating to Taiwan.
US president-elect refuses to commit to 'One China' policy Press TV 14 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he will not commit to the 'One China' policy unless Beijing changes its currency and trade policies.
China, Russia work out 'countermeasures' against THAAD deployment in S Korea Press TV 13 Jan 2017 -- China and Russia have reportedly agreed to take new "countermeasures" against the United States' decision to install an advanced missile system in South Korea.
Sino-US war may be inevitable: Chinese media Press TV 13 Jan 2017 -- Chinese media have warned that the belligerent posture by US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state vis-à-vis China could lead to a "devastating confrontation" between China and the United States.
Beijing Predicts 'Military Clash' If US Blockades South China Sea Sputnik 13 Jan 2017 -- In response to Rex Tillerson's rocky confirmation hearing, Chinese state media Global Times published an op-ed blasting the former ExxonMobil CEO for "unprofessional" comments that could lead to a "military clash."
South China Sea is Potential Flashpoint as Trump Takes Office VOA 13 Jan 2017 -- If the weeks before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration are any indication, the South China Sea could be a potential flashpoint in 2017.
Opposition to THAAD deployment "understandable": Chinese FM People's Daily 13 Jan 2017 -- It is understandable for China and regional countries to take necessary countermeasures to the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployment due to reasonable security concerns, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
China, Russia Promise 'Countermeasures' To U.S.-Korean Defense System RFE/RL 13 Jan 2017 -- China and Russia have expressed concern about a U.S. plan to deploy an antimissile system in South Korea and vowed to take unspecified "countermeasures," state media reported.
China's aircraft carrier returns to port after drill People's Daily 13 Jan 2017 -- China's aircraft carrier formation returned to Qingdao port Friday after finishing a drill, the Chinese navy said Friday.
China must be banned from artificial islands: Rex Tillerson Press TV 12 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says China must stop its island-building activities in the disputed South China Sea and be banned from them.
South 'to protest Chinese retaliation over THAAD deployment' Press TV 12 Jan 2017 -- South Korea says it may formally protest to China over actions perceived to have been taken in retaliation for Seoul's decision to allow the deployment of an advanced US missile system on its territory.
Chinese aircraft carrier completes passage through Taiwan Strait CNA 12 Jan 2017 -- The Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, completed its passage through the Taiwan Strait at 6:30 a.m. Thursday and continued its way back to China, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
New PLA Navy ship unveiled People's Daily 12 Jan 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Navy has commissioned a new electronic reconnaissance ship, a PLA Navy media outlet reported on Wednesday in a rare move that also made public the composition of the nation's electronic intelligence fleet.
PLA confirms aircraft carrier Liaoning passed through Taiwan Straits on Thursday People's Daily 12 Jan 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has confirmed that the Liaoning aircraft carrier passed through the Taiwan Straits on Thursday before dawn.
China says aircraft carrier Liaoning has left Taiwan Strait Press TV 12 Jan 2017 -- A Chinese naval fleet, including China's sole aircraft carrier, has sailed out of the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese military has announced, a day after Taipei scrambled warplanes and navy ships to monitor the passage of the fleet.
President on top of Chinese aircraft carrier's movements CNA 11 Jan 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), who is in Nicaragua as part of a Central American tour, has been briefed by senior national security officials in Taipei to stay aware of the latest developments of a Chinese aircraft carrier that is sailing north through the Taiwan Strait Wednesday.
Taiwan closely monitoring passage of Chinese aircraft carrier CNA 11 Jan 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it is closely monitoring the Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, which entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) from the southwest Wednesday morning and has since continued to sail north in the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese aircraft carrier transiting Taiwan Strait CNA 11 Jan 2017 -- The Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) from the southwest at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday and sailed north in the Taiwan Strait, said Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
Beijing Sends Heavy Bomber Over Disputed South China Sea Islands Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- Beijing leaders seized the past weekend as an opportunity to flex the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) muscles in a region where many parties have staked competing territorial claims.
Singapore demands return of armored cars detained in HK, China responds People's Daily 10 Jan 2017 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Monday said they hope Singapore can respect the "One China Policy" after Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sent a letter to Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, demanding the nine Singaporean armored cars the city detained six weeks ago to be returned immediately.
China 'firmly' opposes Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen US stopover Press TV 09 Jan 2017 -- China has "firmly" voiced it opposition over meetings between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and senior Republican officials during a visit to the US.
Beijing-Taiwan Ties Deteriorate Amid US Policy Drifting Toward Self-Ruled Island Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- Recent days have been marked by escalation in the already tense Beijing-Taiwan relations, as the island's independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen, currently on her Latin American tour, not only had a stopover in the United States but also met with US officials, to a well-expected displeasure of Beijing.
China Frequently Breached S Korean Air Defense Identification Zone in 2016 Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- Chinese military aircraft breached the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ) on numerous occasions last year, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Tuesday.
Why China Needs New Arctic Icebreaker Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- The building of a new Chinese arctic icebreaker in addition to already existing analog vessel Xuelong has given rise to numerous speculations. The project is much talked about in the context of China's growing global influence, geographical expansion of Chinese naval voyages, and rising interest in Arctic resources as a whole.
Chinese Communist Party Introduces Rules for Graft Probes, Supervision VOA 10 Jan 2017 -- The Communist Party of China has approved a new set of rules that will soon place the party's half a million corruption investigators under stricter supervision.
China Condemns Meeting Between Taiwan's President, US Officials Sputnik 09 Jan 2017 -- China strongly condemns Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen meeting with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and US Senator Ted Cruz, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Ambiguous THAAD photos cause unease in China People's Daily 09 Jan 2017 -- Chinese netizens have expressed discomfort with photos depicting Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors targeting the Chinese national flag. Eight such photos have appeared in Yonhap News Agency reports within half a year.e
China's Carrier Rocket Puts 3 Satellites in Space in First Commercial Mission Sputnik 09 Jan 2017 -- China's solid-fueled carrier rocket Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) put in space on Monday three satellites as part of its first commercial launch, Xinhua news agency reported.
Japan Scrambles Jet Fighters Amid Flight of Chinese Aircraft Over Korean Strait Sputnik 09 Jan 2017 -- Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces were scrambled in response to Chinese Air Force aircraft flying over the Korean Strait near the islands of Tsushima and Kyushu, local media reported on Monday.
Ministry of National Defense confirms submarine stopover in Malaysia People's Daily 09 Jan 2017 -- The information office of China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed on Jan. 7 a stopover in Malaysia by a Chinese submarine. It was the first time that a Chinese submarine had visited Malaysia, which, according to analysts, is a sign of alleviated tension in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard vessels patrol Diaoyu Islands People's Daily 08 Jan 2017 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels conducted a patrol in the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands on Sunday, according to the State Oceanic Administration website.
China's top anti-graft body to keep high pressure on corruption People's Daily 09 Jan 2017 -- China's top anti-graft authority has pledged to maintain a tough stance on corruption in 2017 and promote "comprehensively and strictly governing the Party" to go deeper.
Genuinely Domestic Design: Introducing China's HJ-8 Anti-Tank Missile Sputnik 08 Jan 2017 -- China's HJ-8 anti-tank missile is an original Chinese military design that has been exported to a number of countries over the recent years. Sputnik takes a deeper look at China's ultimate battle weapon.
What's in a Name? China Tries to Give Sea Features Around Japan Chinese Monikers Sputnik 07 Jan 2017 -- China has ramped up its seafloor-naming activities this year and applied to give Chinese names to a number of features near Japan's exclusive economic zone, including features that already have Japanese names.
Xi: Strict discipline required People's Daily 07 Jan 2017 -- President Xi Jinping required on Friday strict discipline in personnel reshuffles to prevent election fraud ahead of a key meeting of the Communist Party of China later this year.
China prepares for trade spats with US under Trump People's Daily 07 Jan 2017 -- China is reportedly mulling strategies to deal with any potential trade disputes that may arise with the US after free trade-bashing President-elect Donald Trump takes over the White House on January 20.
New Naval Power? China Expected to Have 3 Aircraft Carrier Groups in Near Future Sputnik 07 Jan 2017 -- The Chinese military's combat capability has significantly grown in the past decade. At present, China's second aircraft carrier is under construction.
China Launches Next-Gen Telecommunications Satellite Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- China has successfully launched a new-generation telecommunications satellite, the country's Defense Ministry has announced.
C919 expected to experience maiden flight in early 2017 People's Daily 06 Jan 2017 -- China's first homegrown jumbo jet, the C919, is expected to have its maiden flight in the first quarter of 2017, according to Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC), the manufacturer of the aircraft. The C919 was moved to the test flight center on Dec. 25, 2016.
Chinese Nuke Sub Had Docked Too Close for Indian Comfort Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- India may have to rework its maritime strategy because of heightened Chinese interest in its vicinity. The Indian strategic community is again aflutter over the visit of a PLA Navy submarine to Karachi.
Taiwan ready if Liaoning passes through Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 05 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Thursday that China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, first passed through the Taiwan Strait in 2014, and as such the ministry has experience and countermeasures in place to deal with a repeat.
China urges proper settlement with ROK on THAAD issue People's Daily 05 Jan 2017 -- China on Thursday urged communication with the Republic of Korea (ROK) to find a proper solution to the ROK's deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).
S.Korea re-affirms THAAD deployment as planned People's Daily 05 Jan 2017 -- South Korea on Thursday re-affirmed its position to deploy a U.S. missile defense system in its soil as planned despite strong opposition from neighboring countries.
China reiterates opposition to US deployment of THAAD in South Korea Press TV 05 Jan 2017 -- A senior Chinese official has reiterated Beijing's opposition to a US deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea.
China Hopes to Find Settlement With South Korea Over THAAD Deployment Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- Beijing hopes to resolve the THAAD deployment issue with South Korea through dialogue.
Military expert: China may have 3 aircraft carrier battle groups People's Daily 05 Jan 2017 -- On the first day of the new year, a fleet headed by aircraft carrier Liaoning held drills in the South China Sea. Around the same time, news was released that the USS Carl Vinson, a nuclear-powered American aircraft carrier, would deploy from San Diego, California to the Western Pacific region.
Major military weapons and military equipment released in 2016 People's Daily 05 Jan 2017 -- The year 2016 saw great strides for the Chinese military, with numerous achievements related to weaponry and equipment. Below are some of the standout weapons and equipment that were introduced in 2016.
Chinese FM urges US to maintain proper direction of ties Press TV 05 Jan 2017 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the United States not to let bilateral relations move in the wrong direction amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two sides.
Has China Developed New Secretive Light Tank? Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- In late December 2016 images started cropping up on Chinese internet forums indicating that ground units in Beijing's military may be armed with a new light tank. The combat vehicle supposedly being used by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was first seen in 2011.
Taiwan keeping tabs on China aircraft carrier: MND CNA 04 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, currently on drills in the South China Sea.
China to send record 30 missions into space in 2017 People's Daily 04 Jan 2017 -- China plans to conduct some 30 space launch missions in 2017, a record-breaking number in the country's space history, said China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Beijing's DPRK efforts 'widely recognized' People's Daily 04 Jan 2017 -- Beijing's efforts and contributions to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula are widely acknowledged by the international community, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday after US president-elect Donald Trump said China was not helping with the issue.
China's missile deployment in South China Sea completely reasonable: expert People's Daily 04 Jan 2017 -- Chinese military expert Yin Zhuo told CCTV that China's military deployment in the South China Sea is completely reasonable, in light of the powerful naval force of the U.S. in the region.
Beijing: Aircraft Carrier Group in South China Sea is Testing New Weapons Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- On Wednesday the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the country's sole aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, led a group of warships in weapons and equipment testing in the South China Sea this week.
China's lunar probe sets 'small goal': to retrieve moon dust samples in 2017 People's Daily 03 Jan 2017 -- In 2017, China's space industry will continue to move forward with a number of important projects, from lunar probes and the Beidou navigation system to experimental satellites.
Chinese escort fleets expel 4 suspected pirate boats the Gulf of Aden People's Daily 03 Jan 2017 -- The 24th and 25th Chinese naval escort flotillas fired warning shots on Jan. 1 to expel four suspected pirate boats attempting to approach a commercial vessel at high speed. The commercial vessel was then safely escorted to the east of the Gulf of Aden.
China Uses First Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea Take-Off, Landing Drills Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- China used its sole aircraft carrier during take-off and landing drills in the South China Sea, according to local media.
Beijing Urges Washington to Realize 'Sensitivity' of Taiwan Issue Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Beijing called on Washington to uphold the "One China" policy and have no official contacts with Taiwan.
China Confirms Aircraft Carrier Participated in Military Drills in South China Sea VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- China confirmed Monday that its only aircraft carrier participated in military exercises for the first time last week in the South China Sea, days after officials in self-ruled Taiwan said the exercises were underway only 166 kilometers south of the island.
Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Jan 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Philippines moving away from US towards China: Envoy Press TV 02 Jan 2017 -- The Philippines's incoming ambassador to China says his country plans to move away from its long-time ally, the United States, towards Beijing.
CJTF-OIR Announces Civilian Casualty Assessment for November AFPS 02 Jan 2017 -- During November, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve received 16 new reports and assessed seven previously received reports of possible civilian casualties resulting from coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria in the fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to a CJTF-OIR news release.
No one allowed to use Hong Kong as subversion base against China: Beijing Press TV 02 Jan 2017 -- China will not allow Hong Kong to be used as a base for "subversion" against its sovereignty, a top official has warned.
Russian Su-35 May be Last Fighter Jet Imported by China as Beijing Bets on J-20 Sputnik 02 Jan 2017 -- On December 25, China received the first shipment of Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, as part of a deal between Moscow and Beijing on delivering a total of 24 aircraft.
China Warns It Won't Allow Anyone to Use Hong Kong for Rebellion Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- China's top official said Sunday that Beijing will not allow anyone to use Hong Kong as a platform for subversion against stability in mainland China.
China to release environmental forecasts on three Nansha reefs People's Daily 01 Jan 2017 -- China will release marine environmental forecasts for three reefs on the Nansha Islands starting on New Year's Day in order to meet the rising challenges of environmental protection in the South China Sea, marine disaster prevention, scientific research, and maritime navigation safety, according to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA).
Chinese official warns of risks to cross-strait ties in 2017 CNA 01 Jan 2017 -- A senior Chinese official responsible for Taiwan affairs said on New Year's Day that relations between Taiwan and China will remain rocky and complex over the coming year with plenty of uncertainty and potential risks.
Xi's call for hard work strikes a chord People's Daily 01 Jan 2017 -- Netizens have responded enthusiastically to President Xi Jinping's New Year's address, equally impressed by the content and inspirational phrasing of the speech, during which he said that "only hard work will make dreams come true".
Citizens rally to support union in Hong Kong People's Daily 01 Jan 2017 -- Citizens in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region rallied on Sunday, the first day of the new year, to support union in Hong Kong.
Thousands march over bid against Hong Kong MPs Press TV 01 Jan 2017 -- Thousands have attended a demonstration in Hong Kong to protest against a bid by the government to unseat four lawmakers of the city's parliament.
China says will defend territorial rights Press TV 01 Jan 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again warned foreign powers against questioning Beijing's sovereignty and maritime rights in its territorial waters.
Thousands in Hong Kong Launch 2017 by Protesting Ouster of Elected Lawmakers Sputnik 01 Jan 2017 -- In Hong Kong, 2017 opened with a march of thousands protesting China-backed efforts to unseat four new pro-democracy legislators.

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