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Chinese State Media Call for Final Push Ahead of PLA Centenary Target
As the PLA approaches its 99th anniversary, official commentaries highlight a critical period for achieving key military modernization goals by 2027.
China Honors 12 Model Service Members Ahead of 99th PLA Anniversary
Propaganda and military organs recognize personnel across combat, research, and political sectors to highlight modernization goals.
Xi Jinping Signs Order Awarding Military Tech Merit Honor to PLA Researcher
Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping commends Yang Yong of PLA Unit 91548 with a First-Class Merit Award in National Defense Science and Technology.
Chinese Air Force to Use Domestically Powered Y-20B Transport Aircraft for Cadets for First Time
The PLA Air Force reports record-high average entrance exam scores for 2026 flight recruits while deploying AI tools and indigenous Y-20B transports.
Xi Jinping Urges Focus on AI Integration and Oversight in PLA Strategy
Ahead of Army Day, China's Politburo outlines defense modernization goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizing unmanned technology and project oversight.
China Coast Guard Patrols Territorial Waters Around Huangyan Island
State media reports routine law enforcement operations in contested South China Sea waters near Scarborough Shoal.
PLA Southern Theater Command Conducts Combat Readiness Patrol near Huangyan Island
The military operation covered the territorial waters, airspace, and surrounding maritime areas of the feature in the South China Sea.
China Emphasizes Political Loyalty Ahead of PLA Centenary Goal
State media highlight ideological training and absolute Party control over senior military ranks as the armed forces mark their 99th anniversary.
Propaganda Department Honors Defense Software Pioneer Wang Ji as 'Role Model of the Times'
State media highlights National University of Defense Technology researcher Wang Ji for breakthroughs in high-trust software and resilient service.
China Airs Six-Part PLA Media Series 'Winning' Ahead of Army Day
Jointly produced by top military and cyberspace organs, the documentary spotlights war preparedness and joint operational capabilities across service branches.
PLA Commentary Stresses Tempering Party Spirit in Military Cadres
A PLA Daily commentary highlights Party spirit as a crucial foundation for political loyalty and military modernization.
China's Military Cooperation Office Coordinates Key Defense Diplomacy
Official defense records highlight engagements including high-level U.S. video calls, regional ASEAN forums, and regulations governing military relations.