China’s ocean watchdog is accelerating construction of 20 coastal patrol ships this year with a new purchasing plan for large and advanced patrol planes and ships underway, Liu Cigui, director of the State Oceanic Administration, said on Thursday.
A draft amendment to improve security at military facilities went on the table for its first reading by China's top legislature on Monday.
Guided missile frigate Sanya officially joined the service of the People's Liberation Army Navy during a delivery ceremony held Friday.
Military experts on Saturday said that the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone accords with international common practices.
Chinese and Indian armies ended their nine-day joint anti-terrorism training session with a live fire drill Wednesday in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
China will work with Malaysia to improve military ties and strengthen practical cooperation, a senior Chinese military officer said on Wednesday.
Crewmembers serving on Chinese nuclear submarines sacrifice their personal happiness in exchange for national security, while their family members say the servicemen bring honor to them.
Chinese military officials will be required to go through a thorough audit before they are promoted or retire, the Central Military Commission said Tuesday.
China and Uzbekistan on Sunday agreed to further strengthen military-to-military cooperation as the two defense ministers held talks on bilateral ties.
China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, returned to its homeport Saturday after a three-month voyage, during which it carried out major and crucial tests.
An airborne regiment of the Chinese army opened to the public on Tuesday, the first time since the country's paratrooper forces formed over 50 years ago.
Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang has asked the Chinese military to better guide opinions online.