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China Urges Japan to Expedite Disposal of Abandoned Chemical Weapons
On the 27th anniversary of a key bilateral memorandum, Beijing reiterates calls for Tokyo to speed up the destruction of chemical weapons left in China.
China Expands Civil-Military Support Networks Amid PLA 99th Anniversary
Local authorities and military units reinforce preferential welfare policies, veteran training, and joint disaster response operations across China.
China Discloses First Electromagnetic Launch and Live-Fire Tests for Sichuan Warship
Official media footage reveals dead-weight catapult tests and live-fire drills on the Type 076 lead vessel, highlighting a push toward deep-sea uncrewed naval operations.
PLA Daily Commentary Urges Cadres to Prioritize Capability Over Personal Gain
An official military commentary calls on Chinese armed forces officers to reject superficial metrics and focus on practical battlefield preparation.
China's Defense Ministry Hosts Reception Marking PLA 99th Anniversary
Defense Minister Dong Jun highlights 2026 as a crucial year for reaching the military's centenary targets ahead of August 1 Army Day.
China Launches 11th National Student Military Training Camp Hosted by Air Force
768 student delegates gather in Dalian for 14 days of practical drills, theoretical instruction, and air force aviation visits.
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.