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China Deploys Y-20 to Fly Command Group to Tibet Mudslide Relief
A PLA Western Theater Command guidance team was airlifted to Tibet following a debris flow disaster in Gyirong County.
UNMISS Force Commander Commends 31 Chinese Peacekeepers in South Sudan
The UN mission recognized members of the 12th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion in Juba for executing operational patrols and security tasks.
China's Military Conducts South China Sea Patrols, Criticizes Manila
The PLA Southern Theater Command deployed naval and air forces for routine patrols and accused the Philippines of disrupting regional stability with external allies.
PLA Navy Unit Overhauls Bureaucracy to Streamline Command Workflows
Administrative reforms target document bottlenecks to ensure front-line units receive operational orders with sufficient preparation time.
Chinese State Media Emphasizes Grassroots PLA Officer Leadership in Drills
Military publications highlight unit commanders leading high-intensity training across services amid ongoing political rectification.
Beijing Holds Seminar on Jiang Zemin Military Thought for Centenary
A commemorative seminar in Beijing examines Jiang Zemin's defense theory while reinforcing adherence to Xi Jinping's military doctrine.
China Expands Integrated Defense Framework Across Land and Maritime Borders
Military and local authorities integrate armed forces, law enforcement, and civilian militias to modernize perimeter control and border governance.
Foreign Naval Attaches and Cadets Visit PLA Naval Aviation University
Delegations from 22 countries tour facilities and sail aboard the Polang, while cadets from Southeast and South Asia begin joint leadership training in Yantai.
Chinese Air Force Deploys Fighter Fleet to Egypt for Joint Exercise
PLA Air Force fighter jets and tankers complete a 6,000-kilometer cross-continental deployment for the Civilization Eagle-2026 joint drills.
China and India to Hold 25th Round of Boundary Talks in Beijing
Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet in Beijing to address boundary issues and border stability.
PLA Overhauls Drone Operator Metrics to Prioritize Air-Ground Integration
A frontline brigade under the 72nd Group Army updates evaluation criteria, penalizing isolated piloting skill in favor of system-wide tactical coordination.
PLA Air Force Base Accelerates Young Talent in Digital Warfare Systems
A desert test hub utilizes mentorship and fault-tolerant research rules to field domestically designed wargaming and evaluation tools.