Combining capabilities in PLA is key to defense, expert says
The Chinese president urges the air force to balance its abilities in defensive and offensive operations and also to develop a "new-type combat force".
China will stay in close cooperation with Australia while continuing search efforts for the missing plane, President Xi Jinping says.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Friday afternoon at the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing.
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel savors traditional Chinese cuisine including kung pao chicken, dumplings and broccoli with garlic at a noncommissioned officer school in Beijing.
President Xi Jinping calls on the armed police forces to stay on high alert and forcefully act against terrorism to safeguard national security and stability.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel in Beijing on Wednesday, calling on the two countries to build a new model of military relationship.
Visiting President Peres pledges to move Palestinian peace talks ahead
Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday held talks with his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres, calling for tangible progress in Israel-Palestine peace talks at an early date.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for multi-generation efforts from people of all ethnic groups to protect forest resources.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Fatih Ezzedine al-Mansur, speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of the Sudan, in Beijing on Thursday.
High-ranking officers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) express their support for President Xi Jinping's request to continue building a strong army.