A Chinese flotilla arrived at San Diego naval base in the US on Sunday for a five-day visit after taking part in the world's largest maritime military drill.
China rejected any suggestion that its ongoing military exercises off its eastern seaboard is meant to be a message to any country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged a harsh strike against military corruption as the People's Liberation Army prepares for the 87th anniversary of its establishment on Friday.
The Chinese navy has been striving to hone its combat capability through joint drills and rigorous training since the start of the year.
Jilin armed police joined the party by performing a "Little Apple" dance after a Xi'an Conscription Office promotional video, featuring the hit song, became an instant hit online.
Unlike dozens of news conferences held by the Ministry of National Defense over the past three years, Thursday's welcomed foreign correspondents in Beijing for the first time.
China has announced the success of a land-based missile interception test.
Chinese military has conducted a ground-based anti-missile technology experiment.
Pilots from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force have arrived in Russia for the Aviadarts-2014 air force competition.
China's Central Military Commission promotes four senior military officers to the rank of general, the top rank at the current time.
The Chinese capital will increase financial benefits from this year for new army recruits who already have a higher education degree.
The missile destroyer Haikou (R), missile frigate Yueyang and supply ship Qiandaohu (C) are seen during the supply at sea in Pacific Ocean, during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises on June 13, 2014.