August 2017 - China Special Weapons News

Chinese State Media: US Navy Becoming a 'Dangerous Obstacle' in South China Sea Sputnik 22 Aug 2017 -- The US Navy may be causing more harm than good in the Indo-Asian-Pacific theater.
China calls for rational action by India amid border standoff Press TV 22 Aug 2017 -- China has urged India to abide by the international law and act rationally as tensions escalate between the two neighbors in a remote border area.
China warns US against military contacts with Taiwan Press TV 22 Aug 2017 -- China has warned the United States against any military contacts with Taiwan ahead of brief visits to the US by the "defense minister" of the self-ruled island territory, which is claimed by China.
After Trump barbs, China jumps to defend Pakistan Press TV 22 Aug 2017 -- China has defended Pakistan against strong criticism by US President Donald Trump that Islamabad was not doing enough to counter terrorism in the region.
China urges US, Japan to play 'constructive role' in promoting peace Press TV 21 Aug 2017 -- China has called on the United States and Japan to play a "constructive role" in promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing that military cooperation between Tokyo and Washington must not harm any third party's interests.
India Expects China to Break Deadlock on Doklam Sputnik 21 Aug 2017 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to discuss the crisis with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to be held in September in Xiamen, China.
India Expedites Construction of Border Roads Amid Military Conflict With China Sputnik 21 Aug 2017 -- Indian Army had asked the defense ministry to expedite construction of roads along the border with China citing it as a crucial requirement for faster movement of troops and uninterrupted supplies of ammunition and other necessities.
China, Ethiopia vow to promote military ties People's Daily 19 Aug 2017 -- Senior Chinese and Ethiopian military officials spoke highly of military ties between the two countries when they met in Beijing Friday.
China sends its first helicopter unit to UN peacekeeping missions People's Daily 19 Aug 2017 -- Chinese armed forces have completed sending their first helicopter unit to the United Nations' peacekeeping missions.
Russian-Indian military drills not against China: Russian FM People's Daily 18 Aug 2017 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced speculation that its upcoming military drills with India are targeted at China, adding that Russia has brilliant relations with China.
China: Japan should not claim Diaoyu Islands with US-Japan Security Treaty People's Daily 18 Aug 2017 -- China said the US-Japan Security Treaty, a product of the Cold War era, should not be used to endorse Japan's claim over the Diaoyu Islands which harms China's sovereignty and rights, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular press conference on Friday.
China's J-15 fighter jet lands safely after hitting bird People's Daily 18 Aug 2017 -- A navy pilot flying China's J-15 fighter jet successfully landed his plane after catching fire after being struck by a bird, China Central Television (CCTV) reported Wednesday.
Russia, China Warn U.S. Against Military Conflict With North Korea RFE/RL 18 Aug 2017 -- Russia joined with China on August 17 in urging the United States not to take military action against North Korea, saying the escalating threats of war being traded between Washington and Pyongyang could reach the "point of no return."
Amid Protests, China Enforces Tougher Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 18 Aug 2017 -- Seafood importers in northeastern China took to the streets as they watched frozen product melt in trucks blocked from crossing the country's border with North Korea, after Beijing began enforcing a new round of economic sanctions.
China never backs down in defending sovereignty People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday once again asked India to withdraw all its troops and equipment from Chinese territory, as the border standoff in the Dong Lang (Doklam) area approaches its second month.
China stresses dialogue on Korean Peninsula issues People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- A senior Chinese military official on Thursday said that dialogue is the only effective way to solve issues regarding the Korean Peninsula.
N Korea, US Should Step Up Efforts to Settle Korean Crisis - Beijing Sputnik 17 Aug 2017 -- According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, North Korea and the United States should make more of an effort to settle the perilous situation over Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Chinese, Thai air forces to conduct joint training People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- Six aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force arrived at an air base in Thailand Thursday for a joint training exercise with the Thai air force from Thursday to Sept. 3.
Chinese general says military measures must not become an option on Korean peninsula People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- Fan Changlong, the vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, said that military measures must not become an option on the Korean Peninsula, at his meeting with visiting Gen. Joseph Dunford in Beijing on Thursday.
Chinese naval fleet arrives in Tanzania for friendly visit People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- A Chinese naval fleet arrived on Wednesday at Dar es Salaam port for a four-day friendly visit to Tanzania.
Xi: Top US general's visit 'brief but comprehensive' People's Daily 17 Aug 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met visiting chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Chinese military raps 'wrong actions' by US Press TV 17 Aug 2017 -- A senior Chinese official has censured the United States for a series of "wrong" activities vis-à-vis China, particularly in the Western Pacific region, saying Sino-American ties have been adversely affected as a result of those actions.
Beijing: US Stance on THAAD, Taiwan Issue Hampers Bilateral Military Dialogue Sputnik 17 Aug 2017 -- Washington's stance on the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system in South Korea and the Taiwan issue as well as US military's actions in the South China Sea impede the development of military ties between the two nations, Fan Changlong, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, said Thursday.
Top US General Meets Chinese President Xi to Discuss N. Korean Threat VOA 17 Aug 2017 -- The United States' top general says the United States and South Korea will proceed with joint military drills next week, resisting pressure from China and North Korea to halt the annual exercises.
China Urges India to Abide by Border Agreements Amid Border Guard Skirmish Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- China has called on India to abide by bilateral agreements on border issues after media reports emerged about another skirmish between Chinese and Indian border guard officers on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Wednesday.
Top US general in China to strengthen military ties People's Daily 16 Aug 2017 -- The United States' top military officer is in Beijing for a three-day visit.
China, US agree on direct military communication Press TV 16 Aug 2017 -- China and the United States have reached an agreement to improve their direct military communication to lower chances of "miscalculations" and accidental military confrontations amid the crisis on the Korean Peninsula.
US Rejects China-backed 'Double Freeze,' to Continue Joint South-Korean Military Exercises: State Dept teleSUR 16 Aug 2017 -- When asked whether military exercises were "the right thing to do" in a period of tension, Nauert simply replied: "we do these things all around the world."
China, Philippines Agree on Modus Vivendi in South China Sea Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- The foreign ministries of China and the Philippines have found a 'way to get along' by banning new construction in the South China Sea as the two nations seek to enhance bilateral ties.
Taipei Remains on 'High Alert' During Chinese Military Drills Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- The Taiwanese National Defense Ministry urges "restraint to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait," following a Chinese military aircraft's intrusion into Taipei's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sunday.
Dunford Stresses Diplomacy, Sanctions for North Korea in Talks With Chinese AFPS 16 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and Chinese defense officials are pulling no punches as they discuss issues of concern to both countries, including the problem posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
China, Russia warn against use of force against North Korea People's Daily 16 Aug 2017 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday noted that no one should be permitted to stir up tensions on China and Russia's doorstep, calling for a peaceful settlement to the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
China's awesome weaponry displayed in Inner Mongolia People's Daily 16 Aug 2017 -- Some of China's latest and most advanced armored vehicles were put on display at the Second Norinco Armor Day in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
U.S., Chinese Military Leaders Sign Agreement to Increase Communication AFPS 15 Aug 2017 -- The top military leaders of the United States and China signed an agreement here today that they said will improve communication between their militaries and reduce the chances of miscalculations.
Chinese aircraft enters Taiwan's ADIZ: MND CNA 15 Aug 2017 -- A Chinese military aircraft flew in Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) at one point while on its way back to China after a far-sea training mission two days ago, a Ministry of National Defense (MND) official said Tuesday.
China's military activities near Taiwan said to be war preparation CNA 15 Aug 2017 -- Recent frequent incidents in which Chinese military aircraft have flown close to Taiwan indicate that Beijing is preparing for a "partial, limited and non-nuclear war" in the Taiwan Strait, a retired Taiwanese vice admiral said Tuesday.
China reiterates calls for restraint in Korean Peninsula standoff Press TV 15 Aug 2017 -- China urges all sides to put out fire and maintain restraint on the Korean Peninsula as a war of words has increasingly ratcheted up between North Korea and the United States in recent weeks.
Beijing Hopes Seoul, Pyongyang to Reduce Tensions on Korean Peninsula Sputnik 15 Aug 2017 -- China hopes that both North and South Korea will be able to make concerted and decisive efforts in the direction necessary to break the current deadlock, and allow for a return to peaceful dialogue and consultations, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying.
India's illegal entry into Chinese territory is a miscalculation that will lead to nothing but shame on itself: experts People's Daily 14 Aug 2017 -- Nearly two months have passed since a border standoff took place between China and India in the Donglang (Doklam) area, yet tensions continue to escalate, leading to public concerns over an imminent war. Though the possibility has been largely denounced by experts from both sides, the unprecedented conflict has cast a shadow upon the two nations' already shattered mutual trust.
India Denies Chinese Intrusion in Ladakh, no Thaw in Doklam Standoff Sputnik 14 Aug 2017 -- Indian government on Sunday rejected reports of China building a bridge in Ladakh - a region in Jammu and Kashmir even as the Doklam standoff entered its eighth week with no signs of thaw.
China announces ban on several imports from DPRK People's Daily 14 Aug 2017 -- China will ban all imports of coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore and seafood from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) starting from August 15, announced China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
China to halt iron, seafood imports from North Korea as part of UN bans Press TV 14 Aug 2017 -- China is set to stop importing iron and seafood from North Korea as it moves to implement the new sanctions imposed by the United Nations on Pyongyang over its missile and nuclear programs.
China Imposes Ban on Imports From North Korea, Yields to Trump's Calls Sputnik 14 Aug 2017 -- China is introducing a ban on imports of some goods from North Korea in line with a UN Security Council resolution, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said Monday.
Spotted Seals, Gifts for Kids, Photo Restrictions: Peculiar Trip to North Korea Sputnik 14 Aug 2017 -- Follow in the footsteps of a Sputnik correspondent to experience an unusual journey to the North Korean special economic zone of Rason and to find out about unusual restrictions on taking photographs, as well as to learn why tourists shouldn't throw away the magazines they bring to Rason.
Chinese military aircraft again fly near eastern Taiwan CNA 14 Aug 2017 -- Chinese military aircraft were observed close to Taiwan's airspace in the east of the country on Monday, the third time in as many days, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said in a statement.
Dunford to Visit China, South Korea, Japan to Discuss Range of Issues AFPS 13 Aug 2017 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is traveling to Asia to reassure allies and improve military-to-military ties during a complicated time in the region.
More Chinese military aircraft spotted near eastern Taiwan CNA 13 Aug 2017 -- Two Chinese military surveillance aircraft were seen flying east of Taiwan on Sunday, the third time in August that Chinese military planes were seen near Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
Beijing slams US intrusion near Nanshas People's Daily 12 Aug 2017 -- Beijing slammed Washington for sending a warship to waters adjacent to one of its islands in the South China Sea, saying the action will only prompt Beijing to strengthen its defense.
South China Sea Tensions Escalate, Risk 'Involving More and More Countries' Sputnik 12 Aug 2017 -- China accused the United States of breaching its sovereignty and international law norms after an American warship came close to the Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea. Beijing claims the islands to be part of its territory.
Chinese military aircraft again fly near eastern Taiwan CNA 12 Aug 2017 -- Several Chinese military aircraft flew east of Taiwan Saturday morning as part of its long-distance training program, the latest in a series of Chinese military activities close to Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
Xi urges restraint over DPRK tensions in phone talk with Trump People's Daily 12 Aug 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Saturday discussed bilateral ties and the situation on the Korean Peninsula on phone.
Chinese leader urges Trump for restraint on N Korean nuclear issue Press TV 12 Aug 2017 -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed escalated tensions regarding North Korea.
Xi Urges Trump To Avoid Escalation In North Korea Rhetoric RFE/RL 12 Aug 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call to avoid "words and deeds" that would "exacerbate" the already tense situation on the Korean Peninsula, state television reported on August 12.
Trump, Chinese President Discuss 'Dangerous' North Korea Situation VOA 12 Aug 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated their mutual commitment to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a telephone conversation Friday, the White House said in a statement.
China resolutely opposes U.S. provocation in South China Sea: spokesperson People's Daily 11 Aug 2017 -- Chinese Defense Ministry strongly objects to the illegal entry of a U.S. warship into China's waters off the Nansha Islands, said a ministry spokesperson Friday.
China slams US Navy's new 'provocation' in South China Sea Press TV 11 Aug 2017 -- China has blasted the US Navy for sending yet another warship close to Chinese-held territories in the South China Sea, saying it amounted to a breach of China's sovereignty.
Ministry dismisses media report on Donglang People's Daily 11 Aug 2017 -- The Foreign Ministry has dismissed a media report that China offered to reposition its troops to resolve the tension with India in the Donglang (Doklam) area.
Bhutan Asks India to Amicably Resolve Standoff with China Sputnik 11 Aug 2017 -- While calling for peace between India and China, Bhutan has made it clear that it wants status-quo at Doklam unless the territorial dispute between itself and China is settled as per an earlier agreement.
Bhutan Denies Ceded Claim Over Doklam Sputnik 11 Aug 2017 -- Wang Wenli of China's foreign ministry had said Bhutan accepted China's claim over Doklam.
China Urges US, N Korea to Stay Balanced in Korean Peninsula Crisis Sputnik 11 Aug 2017 -- China hopes that the United States and North Korea will be cautious in their words and actions and will do more to alleviate tensions on the Korean peninsula, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Commentary: US, Japan, Australia still troublemakers in South China Sea People's Daily 11 Aug 2017 -- ASEAN countries and China recently approved a framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea at a ministerial meeting between the two parties.
China defends military activities in Sea of Japan Press TV 11 Aug 2017 -- China has defended its military maneuvers in the Sea of Japan in response to a recent warning by Japan against increasing military activities in the waters.
Chinese Defense Ministry Calls on US to Stop Provocations in South China Sea Sputnik 10 Aug 2017 -- The Chinese government urges the United States to immediately stop provocative activities in the South China Sea, which impede bilateral relations and mutual trust between the armed forces of the two countries, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday.
Beijing Outraged as US Destroyer Approaches Disputed South China Sea Island Sputnik 10 Aug 2017 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to respect China's sovereignty and security interests after the US guided missile destroyer John S. McCain approached a disputed island in the South China Sea.
Chinese scientists conduct ground-to-space quantum teleportation People's Daily 10 Aug 2017 -- "Beam me up, Scotty." The famous "Star Trek" catchphrase has launched teleporting daydreams the world over.
Chinese military surveillance plane reportedly spotted near Taiwan CNA 10 Aug 2017 -- A Chinese military surveillance aircraft was seen flying over international waters east of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to a post on the website of Japan's Ministry of Defense.
Japan's defense paper lying about China: spokesperson People's Daily 10 Aug 2017 -- The China section of Japan's annual defense white paper is full of stereotypes and lies, according to Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Wu Qian.
Observers: China's New Base in Djibouti to Aid Economic Expansion in Africa VOA 09 Aug 2017 -- China's new military and logistical base in Djibouti has put other foreign powers on edge, but observers believe China's strategy in the region is more about economic growth than military might.
India Continues to Violate China's Sovereignty in Donglang - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 09 Aug 2017 -- Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that India must withdraw all of its personnel and equipment to the Indian side of the border in the disputed area of Donglang.
China Refutes Media Speculations of Small Scale War With India Sputnik 09 Aug 2017 -- In what is being seen as an attempt to break the ice, the Chinese defense ministry invited a delegation of Indian journalists to Beijing and briefed them about their official position on the Doklam standoff.
Hanoi, Beijing Call Off Meeting as South China Sea Drama Brews Sputnik 09 Aug 2017 -- A bilateral meeting slated to be held between Chinese and Vietnamese officials on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum over the weekend was scratched at the last minute, as tensions simmer in the South China Sea over a disputed oil field.
China's Defense Ministry rebukes Japan's defense white paper People's Daily 09 Aug 2017 -- China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday expressed strong opposition to Japan's defense white paper for 2017, saying the paper maliciously smeared China and blatantly deceived the international community.
China Says It Will Pay Price To Enforce North Korean Sanctions RFE/RL 08 Aug 2017 -- China stands to lose the most from new United Nations sanctions against North Korea because of its close economic ties with the country, but is prepared to pay the price, Beijing's foreign minister has said.
China Ready to Pay Price for Sanctions Against N Korea for Stability in Region Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- China as the main trade partner of North Korea is ready to pay high price for the new UN Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang for the sake of denuclearization and stabilization on the Korean peninsula, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
China's New Security Concern – The Kazakhs RFE/RL 08 Aug 2017 -- Relations between Kazakhstan and China have been good for more than two decades now.
China, ASEAN agree to build higher level of strategic partnership People's Daily 07 Aug 2017 -- China and ASEAN nations on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the achievements made in their strategic partnership during the last 15 years and agreed to further enhance cooperation.
Chinese Navy holds live ammunition drills in Bohai, Yellow Sea People's Daily 07 Aug 2017 -- The Chinese Navy conducted live ammunition combat drills in water and air areas above both the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea simultaneously on Monday.
Chinese navy's hospital ship docks in Colombo, Sri Lanka People's Daily 07 Aug 2017 -- Chinese navy's hospital ship Peace Ark arrived at the port of Colombo on Sunday for a four-day stopover there.
Chinese experts denounce Indian media's self-claimed military advantage People's Daily 07 Aug 2017 -- Chinese military experts on Monday reiterated the country's military advantage over India after an Indian magazine issued a report insisting that the Indian Army would give China "a bloody nose" if war breaks out.
China's First Home-Grown Aircraft Carrier May Deploy Ahead of Schedule Sputnik 07 Aug 2017 -- Chinese military analysts say that advances and progress with the power generators for its Type 001A aircraft carrier place the massive ship ahead of schedule prior to its first deployment.
India urged to take seriously China's position document, withdraw trespassing troops People's Daily 06 Aug 2017 -- India has been urged to take seriously China's position document on India's border troops' trespass, and to immediately and unconditionally withdraw the troops.
Gritty Talks Ahead as China, ASEAN Agree to Avoid Mishaps in Disputed Sea VOA 06 Aug 2017 -- China and a group of 10 Southeast Asian nations face tough negotiations on a code of conduct for avoiding mishaps in the contested South China Sea despite the endorsement of a framework for talks.
After voting for sanctions, China tells North Korea to act 'smart' Press TV 06 Aug 2017 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged North Korea to act "smart," following the imposition of harsh sanctions on Pyongyang by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which includes North Korean ally Beijing.
China: Situation 'critical' after new North Korea sanctions Press TV 06 Aug 2017 -- China says the situation in the Korean Peninsula is now at a "critical juncture" after the UN Security Council on Saturday approved new US-drafted sanctions on North Korea.
China Urges All Sides in N Korean Crisis to Act Responsively After Sanctions Sputnik 06 Aug 2017 -- The Chinese foreign minister called on all sides of the North Korean crisis to act responsively to avoid escalation.
China Presses North Korea to Halt Missile and Nuclear Tests VOA 06 Aug 2017 -- China pressed North Korea on Sunday to halt its missile and nuclear tests, saying Pyongyang should not "provoke international society's goodwill."
Chinese naval fleet visits Latvia People's Daily 06 Aug 2017 -- A Chinese naval fleet called on the Freeport of Riga in Latvia on Saturday morning to start a three-day visit to the country.
China's first peacekeeping helicopter unit arrives in Darfur People's Daily 06 Aug 2017 -- Two copters of the China's first peacekeeping helicopter unit air transport advance team arrived safely at the EI Fasher Airport of the Darfur area in western Sudan.
Military clashes possible as border standoff drags on: expert Global Times 05 Aug 2017 -- China will not allow the military standoff between China and India in Doklam to last for too long, and there may be a small-scale military operation to expel Indian troops within two weeks, Chinese experts said after six ministries and institutions made remarks on the incident within the past 24 hours.
Patience has 'bottom line', India told People's Daily 05 Aug 2017 -- India must not expect China to concede its violation of China's territory, analysts said, after a spokesman from the Ministry of National Defense issued a statement warning India to abandon illusions.
India Wary of More Chinese Presence in Kashmir Through Dam Projects Sputnik 05 Aug 2017 -- India has strong reservations against the string of projects undertaken by China in the Kashmir region under the Belt and Road Initiative. Addition of a project as big as the Indus Cascade to that list is likely to lead to more protests from India and to raise tension in the region.
U.S. Army halts use of Chinese-made drones over cyber concerns People's Daily 05 Aug 2017 -- The U.S. Army has ordered its members to stop using drones made by the world-leading SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd because of "cyber vulnerabilities" in the products.
Xi's Army Day speech signals stricter defense of China's interests: Russian expert People's Daily 05 Aug 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent speech at the Army Day parade reflects "a gradual transition to a stricter defense of its interests" in the world, a Russian expert has said.
New missile a more mobile deterrent People's Daily 05 Aug 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force has improved its strategic deterrence capability, thanks to the service of a new missile.
China seals off parts of Yellow Sea for 'large-scale' naval drills Press TV 05 Aug 2017 -- China has temporarily sealed off a part of the Yellow Sea for what it described as "large-scale" military exercises, the second drill off the coast of the Korean Peninsula in the past two weeks.
Chinese defense ministry demands immediate withdrawal of Indian troops People's Daily 04 Aug 2017 -- Chinese defense ministry has urged India to immediately pull back the trespassing troops to the Indian side of the boundary.
China on Possible US Sanctions: Beijing Didn't Trigger North Korea Problem Sputnik 04 Aug 2017 -- All concerned parties have to join efforts to alleviate the Korean Peninsula crisis as China alone is not responsible for aggravating the conflict, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik, commenting on reports of the US working on a set of trade restrictions against Beijing allegedly turning a blind eye to Pyongyang amassing military force.
China's first homemade aircraft carrier to enter mooring trials next month People's Daily 04 Aug 2017 -- China's first homemade aircraft carrier will likely enter mooring trials next month ahead of schedule, said Hu Wenming, general director of construction of the aircraft carrier, CCTV.com reported on Aug. 3.
Part of Yellow Sea to seal off for military purposes for 2nd time People's Daily 04 Aug 2017 -- China's navy will temporarily seal off a part of the Yellow Sea for approximately four days to maritime traffic for "large-scale" military purposes, authorities announced for the second time in the past two weeks.
China will never seek aggression or expansion People's Daily 04 Aug 2017 -- China is an architect of world peace, a stalwart of global development, and a staunch upholder of the international order, President Xi Jinping told a rally marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday.
India has no reason to oppose establishment of Chinese base in Djibouti: Rear Admiral People's Daily 04 Aug 2017 -- India has no reason to oppose the establishment of a Chinese base in Djibouti, as the Indian Ocean does not belong to India, said Yin Zhuo, a rear admiral in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, according to the official WeChat account of CCTV4 on Aug. 3.
PLA Daily calls for withdrawal of trespassing Indian border troops People's Daily 03 Aug 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) flagship newspaper Thursday called for the immediate withdrawal of Indian border troops trespassing in China, warning India not to harbor any illusions about the Chinese military's resolve to defend its territory.
China warns India of 'serious consequences' over border Press TV 03 Aug 2017 -- China has accused neighboring India of adding troops and constructing roads along its side of the border amid increasing tensions over a standoff in a remote frontier region in the Himalayas.
New Aftergrowth in India, China Doklam Dispute Sputnik 03 Aug 2017 -- In documents released by the Chinese foreign ministry and the Chinese Embassy in India, Beijing has claimed that a number of Indian troops at Doklam have come down to 40 plus from 400 at one point.
China welcomes Washington's peaceful approach to N Korea Press TV 03 Aug 2017 -- China has expressed a positive response to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's assurance that Washington does not seek to topple the North Korean government and is looking forward to resolve standing issues with Pyongyang through dialog.
China offers aid to new friend Gambia Press TV 02 Aug 2017 -- China has offered to support Gambia in the sectors of infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and other areas, following the African country's severance of formal ties with Taiwan.
China-Japan oil, gas field dispute flares up again Press TV 02 Aug 2017 -- China has rejected Japanese protests to its oil and gas prospecting in the East China Sea, saying the operations occur in areas "indisputably" under its jurisdiction.
Beijing's firm stance on China-India border dispute People's Daily 02 Aug 2017 -- China stated its position on Indian border troops trespassing into its territory from the Indian state of Sikkim on Wednesday. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Beijing will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
China-India Border Crisis is Unfolding at 'Most Unfavorable Time' for Beijing Sputnik 02 Aug 2017 -- India should withdraw its troops from Chinese territory if it does not want war, according to a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman. His statement came amid the ongoing border standoff between Beijing and New Delhi in the region known as "Doklam" in India and "Donglang" in China.
Dongfeng-26 can strike large moving targets within 4,000 kilometers: expert People's Daily 02 Aug 2017 -- Dongfeng-26 (DF-26), a ballistic missile with medium to long range, led the armament formations of the Rocket Force's parade debut to mark the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The missile can strike large moving targets within 4,000 kilometers, a military expert told the Global Times.
Chinese naval fleet arrives in Helsinki after joint drill with Russia People's Daily 02 Aug 2017 -- A Chinese naval flotilla arrived in Helsinki, Finland early Tuesday after finishing its mission in the joint maneuvor with the Russian military in the Baltic Sea last week.
China Adds Monster Supply Ship to Burgeoning Fleet Sputnik 02 Aug 2017 -- The fast-growing Chinese Navy commissioned its largest resupply vessel in history into service this week.
China rejects Trump's criticism over North Korea Press TV 01 Aug 2017 -- China slams US President Donald Trump for pointing the finger of blame at Beijing over the North Korean military program, calling on all sides to make joint efforts towards the resolution of the issue.
Russia, China Hit Back After U.S. Criticizes Them Over North Korea Crisis RFE/RL 01 Aug 2017 -- Russia and China hit back at the United States on July 31 after U.S. leaders blamed them for not doing enough to rein in North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
Xi delivers important speech at rally marking PLA's 90th anniversary People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is moving rapidly toward "strong" informationized armed forces.
PLA is 'capable, prepared to safeguard sovereignty' People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- The Chinese army will step up the pace of improving its joint combat capabilities and "stand ready to fight and win at any time", State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Chang Wanquan said on Monday.
Facts & Figures: China's overseas peacekeeping operations People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- This year marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China, with the country's role as a responsible power fully embodied through its active participation in overseas peacekeeping missions.
Xi wants "capable, brave and virtuous" armymen "with soul" People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for a new generation of "capable, brave and virtuous" armymen "with soul" in order to build a strong military.
Xi lauds army's great achievements in 90 years People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday expounded on the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s great achievements over the past nine decades.
Opening Ceremony of China's First Overseas Military Base Takes Place in Djibouti Sputnik 01 Aug 2017 -- The opening ceremony of China's first overseas military base, a naval logistical facility of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), took place on Tuesday in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa, Chinese media reported.
China opens its first army support base overseas Xinhua 01 Aug 2017 -- A ceremony marking the entry of troops into the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) support base in Djibouti was held on Tuesday in the base's barracks.

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