# Ministry of National Defense
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The Great Wall of Deterrence: Beijing Signals Continuity Amid Nuclear Expansion
China's Ministry of National Defense has reaffirmed the stability and predictability of its nuclear policy, signaling a commitment to its 'No First Use' doctrine. The statement serves as a strategic communication to domestic and international audiences, emphasizing a defensive posture even as the country modernizes its nuclear capabilities.
The Homegrown Voice: China’s Defense Ministry Unveils New Spokesman in Shift Toward Media Professionalism
Senior Colonel Chen Xi has debuted as the 10th spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, marking the first time a spokesperson has been promoted from within the ministry’s specialized media team. This move restores the MND’s three-person rotation and underscores Beijing’s commitment to a more professionalized and proactive military diplomacy.
Beijing’s Human Statues: The Strategic Symbolism Behind China’s ‘Motionless’ Military Discipline
A viral video of a motionless Chinese soldier during a presidential arrival has been leveraged by Beijing to project military discipline and national confidence. The guard, part of an elite unit, follows a 'Four Nos' training protocol designed to transform individual soldiers into symbols of state stability.
Beijing Warns Washington of 'Extreme Caution' as US Unveils 2027 Taiwan Defense Funding
Beijing has issued a stern warning to Washington following the disclosure of a $1 billion defense initiative for Taiwan in the US FY2027 budget. While a $14 billion sale remains stalled, China insists that any security cooperation undermines the foundations of the bilateral relationship and demands 'extreme caution.'
A Bridge Too Far: Taiwan Rejects Symbolic Naval Mission to the Strait of Hormuz
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has rejected a legislator's proposal to send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, citing the technical limitations of the vessels and the need to prioritize local defense. The incident underscores the gap between symbolic geopolitical gestures and the operational reality of Taiwan's coastal-focused navy.
PLA Spokesman Uses Lunar New Year Greeting to Stress Readiness as China Enters New Five‑Year Era
China’s defence ministry used a Lunar New Year message to blend traditional festival greetings with muscular military metaphors, stressing PLA readiness as Beijing enters a new five‑year planning period. The statement serves both domestic morale and external signaling on continuity in defence modernization.
China Rebukes Western Arms Firms for ‘Sink-the-Ship’ Animations, Saying ‘You Wish’
China’s defence ministry publicly reprimanded several foreign defence contractors for producing animated videos showing Chinese naval vessels being sunk, calling the material "self‑indulgent" and telling makers "You wish!" A Swedish firm removed its clip after the ministry’s protest, underscoring the diplomatic sensitivities around defence marketing that portrays Chinese forces as adversaries.