When asked to comment on recent statements by the Philippines, the US, and Australia regarding their joint maritime and aerial patrols in the South China Sea, claiming that the activities aim to strengthen joint operational capabilities and support a so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China firmly opposes the recent joint maritime and aerial patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, and Australia in the South China Sea, as well as their attempts to hype up these actions.

In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the “Golden Dragon-2025” joint exercise in Cambodia, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang announced on Thursday. Focusing on joint counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, the exercise will be conducted both on land and at sea, as well as in relevant air spaces. Cultural and sports exchanges, and vessel open day activities will also be conducted.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently prevented a Philippine corvette from intruding into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao, and the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and Foreign Ministry slammed the Philippine side's infringing provocations on Thursday. An expert said that frequent maritime provocations and media manipulation are habitual tactics employed by the Philippines, warning that such disregarding of facts negatively impacts regional peace.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday confirmed that J-10C jets participated in Pakistan's response to Indian attacks, media reported, following wide speculations over if Pakistan's equipment procured from China have played roles in the clash that led to the downing of several Indian aircraft.

A Type 054A frigate and a Type 082II minesweeper hunter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy are participating in an international defense exhibition in Singapore starting Tuesday, the PLA Navy announced on Wednesday. Chinese experts said that the move showcases China's defense capabilities and aims to enhance trust and friendship with regional countries.

In response to a question on whether the escalating tension between India and Pakistan has affected Chinese citizens there or Chinese airlines flying over the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China is closely following the development of the situation. We advise Chinese citizens and institutions in the relevant areas to closely watch and enhance risk awareness about the local situation, and avoid traveling to locations involved in the conflict. In case of emergencies, please immediately contact the Chinese embassy or consulate for assistance, said the spokesperson.

The US' new Pacific Army commander recently claimed that the US Army has created agile new units to operate on the frontline, to disperse and hit Chinese targets from land in a conflict, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

The air forces of China and Egypt have recently wrapped up their first joint air force training, featuring exercises on air superiority combat and suppressive air defense, as well as low-altitude flyovers of the Pyramids. An expert said on Monday that the training courses showed a high level of collaboration among the two countries' warplanes in drills that were close to real combat.

Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Sunday that the Japanese side's relevant remarks “confuse right and wrong and are irresponsible,” in responding to a question about the Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that a Chinese helicopter violated its “airspace” after the China Coast Guard (CCG) deployed a shipborne helicopter to expel Japanese aircraft illegally entering China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao.

The second Type 054B frigate, the Qinzhou, was recently commissioned into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and conducted a combat drill in the South China Sea, official media reported on Sunday.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command said on Tuesday.

To implement the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s deployment for advancing the counterterrorism and stability maintenance efforts in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region under the rule of law and in a normalized manner, Xinjiang on Monday conducted the joint armed exercise "Counterterrorism Deterrence-2025" in the Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Daily reported on Tuesday.

The Type 22, a class of fast, agile, stealthy and powerful missile boat of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, has been carrying out diversified missions, including foreign warship interception and rights protection in the South China Sea, a latest official media report revealed. This showed that the Type 22 missile boat, despite having being built some 20 years ago, continues to play meaningful roles thanks to its unique capabilities, an expert said on Monday.

On-site videos from the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources show that human-induced environmental damage from illegal fishing activities in the Philippines is one of the key contributors to the decline of the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of China's Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the #SouthChinaSea.

In response to remarks by the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command during a US Congressional hearing claiming that the Chinese mainland's "increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan are not just exercise. They are rehearsals," and that the US should turn the Taiwan Straits into an unmanned “hellscape” to deter China, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affairs, and how to resolve it is a matter among the Chinese, which tolerates no external interference.

In response to reports on the US Secretary of Defense's claims that China is building a military force specifically dedicated to defeating the US, that Chinese hypersonic missiles “can take out 10 US aircraft carriers in the first 20 minutes of a conflict,” and that China has won every war game simulated by the Pentagon, and responding to remarks by the head of US Indo-Pacific Command claiming that China is outproducing the US on warships and can deny US air superiority in the first island chain, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that we have a clear understanding of our own development, and we hope the US side does not suffer from "persecution complex" or use others as an excuse.

The Global Times recently obtained an exclusive set of photographs, showing that in mid-April, the China Coast Guard (CCG) enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea by conducting on-reef inspection and evidence collection of illegal activity.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement on Thursday that US guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence made a transit in the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, which the US side publicly hyped. The PLA Eastern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to track and monitor the US vessel's transit throughout its entire course, and effectively dealt with it in accordance with the law, the spokesperson said.

MND: By Making Provocations, the Philippines Undermines the Common Interests of Regional Countries

More than 30 vessels in active service, some of them for the first time, opened to the public across over 10 coastal cities in celebration of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 76th anniversary of its founding on Wednesday, official media reported. On this special day, experts hailed the navy's strides toward the deep blue with achievements reached over the past year such as the trial, launch and commissioning of advanced new warships, as well as intensive exercises and patrols.

In response to question regarding reports that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) withdrew from the Lashio of Shan State earlier Tuesday and handed over control of the area to the Myanmar military, and the change of control in Lashio was reportedly facilitated by Chinese mediation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China respects Myanmar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In accordance with the wishes and demands of relevant parties in Myanmar, China actively assists Myanmar in advancing the peace process in northern Myanmar.

Warships, including a Type 075 amphibious assault ship, in preparation for open-house events in celebration of the upcoming founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, began to arrive in coastal Chinese cities on Monday.

On Sunday, the Philippine Corvette 36, without approval from the Chinese government, illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao. The navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command organized forces to track, monitor, warn, and expel it in accordance with the law, Senior Captain Zhao Zhiwei, a spokesperson for the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday evening.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10C fighter jet, YU-20 aerial tanker aircraft and KJ-500 early warning aircraft are participating in the ongoing first China-Egypt joint military exercise in Egypt. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that these warplanes are China's main combat equipment that work closely together as an integrated force.

Over 30 active Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels will be opened to the public in late April to mark the founding anniversary of the naval force. This will be the greatest numbers and types of vessels that have ever participated in a PLA Navy open-house event, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The Chinese and Egyptian militaries will soon hold their first joint drill in a move to boost cooperation, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. With the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force sending forces to Egypt, a Chinese expert said the exercise could pave the way for potential aviation equipment cooperation.

MND: wanton use of force will not make America great again

A Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force unit has been intensively training with first-person view (FPV) drones, and is using advanced technologies such as fiber optic and AI guidance in countering jamming, according to an official television program. An expert said on Tuesday that the Chinese ground troops are paying close attention and following the trend of small drones development.

The second Type 054B frigate of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy appeared in a recent poster released by the PLA South Sea Fleet, shortly after the commissioning of the first ship of its class in January. An expert said on Sunday that the second hull, likely to be deployed in the South China Sea, will allow the ship type to adapt to different maritime environments before entering possible mass production.

The Chinese and Vietnamese navies will carry out their 38th joint patrol in the waters of the Beibu Gulf on April 16 and 17, based on relevant agreements and arrangements between the two militaries, a statement issued by China's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday.

The China Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Wednesday that with the permission of the Chinese side, the Philippines dispatched a civilian ship to deliver supplies to its illegally "grounded" military vessel at Ren'ai Jiao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted inquiries to confirm and monitored the Philippine vessel throughout the entire process.

Question: It is reported that the US Secretary of Defense reiterated US commitment to the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty to counter “China threat” on his visit to the Philippines. During his visit, the Philippines, the US and Japan conducted a joint patrol in the South China Sea. Recently, the US approved selling F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Do you have any comment?

At the invitation of the Pakistani military, the PLA Army will send a unit to Pakistan to participate in the Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS)-2025 international military skills competition. The main subjects include night time reconnaissance and infiltration, ambush and counter-ambush, combat swimming, etc. It aims to test and improve combat capability of participating troops and strengthen exchanges and mutual trust among militaries of all participating countries.

The Ministry of National Defense will hold the 3rd International Security Cooperation Seminar for Foreign Military Attachés to China at the International College of Defense Studies of the National Defense University from April 10 to 11. Foreign defense attachés and the representatives of some international organizations will attend. During the event, civilian and military experts will be invited to deliver themed presentations, discussions and exchanges will be conducted on topics including strengthening international military cooperation and addressing regional security challenges, and a visit to model new rural communities will be organized. The seminar is to help foreign military attachés better understand China and the Chinese military and further enhance friendship and mutual trust.

Question: It's reported that President Xi Jinping and the Indian President have exchanged congratulatory messages, and agreed to advance a sound and steady growth of bilateral ties. How will the Chinese side grow its military relationship with India?

The MND Urges Relevant Countries not to Turn the Asia-Pacific into a Hunting Ground for Geopolitical Rivalry

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met on Tuesday in Beijing with the visiting Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Zaheer Ahmad Babar.

China has unveiled a type of innovative barrage weapon system, the first of its kind in the world, with its chief designer introducing in a recent magazine interview that the weapon can effectively counter drone swarms.

US media on Monday voiced concerns about the future of the US' sixth-generation fighter jet F-47, after China on Friday announced to implement export controls on certain medium and heavy rare earth-related items, including resources critical for avionics which could deal blow to the F-47 project.

A Chinese expert said on Monday that while the F-16 fighters could potentially enhance the Philippine Air Force's capabilities, the high cost and limited number involved in the potential purchase would make it difficult for them to have a significant impact in the region.

A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet on Monday patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao.

China and Cambodia launched the “Golden Dragon-2025” joint exercise, after the China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream was officially inaugurated and put into operation on Saturday. An expert said on Sunday that the two countries will likely conduct more joint drills using this center in the future, contributing to bilateral and military relations as well as regional peace and stability.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced on Wednesday that it completed all designated tasks of the joint exercises carried out from Tuesday to Wednesday, with the exercises testing the troop' integrated joint operations capabilities.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday. In recent years, the PLA exercises in the Taiwan Straits have demonstrated three key trends -expanding the scope of deterrence, increasing flexibility in the scale and schedule of drills, and diversifying the forms of operations, according to an expert on military affairs.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has completed all designated tasks of the joint exercises carried out from Tuesday to Wednesday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Following joint military exercises around Taiwan island a day earlier, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday continued its operations, organizing the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits. An expert on the Taiwan question said the sustained exercises by the PLA not only impose military pressure on "Taiwan independence" forces but, more importantly, expose and weaken the political tactics of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, who seek to manipulate cross-Straits confrontation and hold the interests of the Taiwan people hostage.

Chinese experts on Wednesday slammed the Philippine military chief's hypes on the Chinese People's Liberation Army's drills around Taiwan island, calling it an attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs. They said such remarks reflect Manila's self-serving motives to draw greater attention in the South China Sea and seek more backing from Washington.

The Shandong aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) exercises helped play the role of cutting off “three lines” of “Taiwan independence” forces, namely their energy import life line, their external military aid support line, and their own escape line, an expert told the Global Times, after the PLA Eastern Theater Command announced the carrier group's exercises to simulate strike on ground and maritime targets in areas to the east of Taiwan island on Wednesday.

The ground force of the theater command conducted long-range live-fire drills in waters of the East China Sea according to training plans of the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercise on Wednesday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, announced on Wednesday.

Following the organization of its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island on Tuesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island, said a spokesperson. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They also noted that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Advanced weapons and equipment such as the Type 054A frigate, the DF-15 ballistic missile, the H-6K bomber and the Y-20 transport aircraft have joined the PLA Eastern Theater Command's joint exercise around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, a video released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command showed. During the exercises, the H-6K bomber carried YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was unveiled previously at Airshow China.

Organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched joint exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday. Upon orders, the forces mobilized from all directions, assembled and encircled the island. The exercises showed three major capabilities of the PLA, namely joint operation, precision strike on key targets, and seizure of control, an expert told the Global Times.

"This is not an April Fool's joke," said a Taiwan-based news outlet, as Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started joint exercises around Taiwan island on Tuesday. The drills have left some Taiwan media and netizens on the island in a state of shock, while also sparked frustration against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities over their secessionist provocations, which many believe have jeopardized cross-Straits peace and stability.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday launched joint military exercises around Taiwan island, marking another large-scale operation following the "Joint Sword-2024A" and "Joint Sword-2024B" drills conducted in May and October 2024. The latest exercise carries three major strategic implications and will deliver a strong deterrent message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, said an expert on the Taiwan question.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. Shortly after, the command's official WeChat account released a series of cartoons titled "Shell," depicting six major PLA weapons crossing the sea and encircling the Taiwan island.

China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels on Tuesday conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle, amid the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command's joint exercises around the island.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in toward the Taiwan island from multiple directions. These drills mainly focus on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, assault on maritime and ground targets, and blockade on key areas and sea lanes so as to test joint operation capabilities of its troops.

The joint exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation ​Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around the Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment against the reckless provocations of the Lai Ching-te authorities in seeking "Taiwan independence," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the Taiwan Island from multiple directions, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, announced on the day.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (China Navy) launched its official account on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday, marking the first such account established by a service or arm of the Chinese military on an international social platform.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They said that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

An upgraded version of China's JL-9 naval trainer jet was featured in a recent official report, revealing newly added wingtip split rudders. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Sunday that the technology will enhance carrier pilot training and could be applied to future stealth aircraft.

Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea waters on Friday.

In response to US defense secretary's scheduled visit to the Philippines to discuss China's activities in the South China Sea, the US support of the Philippine armed forces and the claims made by the Philippine Ambassador to the US, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that US-Philippines military cooperation must not harm other countries' security interests or the peace and stability of the region.

In response to reports saying that the aircraft carrier Fujian has recently embarked on its seventh sea trial, with analyses saying the focus of the voyage could be the catapult launch and arresting tests for aircraft, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that there is currently no information to release, but the Fujian's maritime tests are normal arrangement during its construction.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army recently conducted readiness patrols and joint exercises in areas around Taiwan island, the Chinese defense ministry revealed on Thursday, saying that the Chinese military will take resolute measures to defeat any separatist attempt for “Taiwan independence”.

When asked about whether the Chinese and US militaries would conduct important exchanges in the near future and on further information on the bilateral military relations, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Thursday that the two sides have reached some preliminary consensus on China-US military exchanges, which are advancing as planned. Building a stable China-US military relationship serves the common interests of both sides and meets the expectations of the international community.

When asked about the main goal of the Chinese mainland's military drills near the Taiwan Straits, whether a military blockade could become a strategic option in resolving the Taiwan question, and the strategic and security objectives of the mainland's long-term military strategy on the Taiwan island, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson with the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that the military drills by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) around the island of Taiwan are an act of deterrence against “Taiwan independence” secessionist attempts and interference by external forces, a necessary move of justice to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The US has sustained a high-intensity military presence in the South China Sea and nearby areas, but the number and frequency of deployed platforms have plateaued over the past year, according to a Chinese think tank report released Tuesday. A Chinese military affairs expert warned that overextension of the US military activities may increase the risk of accidents.

China and Thailand will soon kick off a joint naval exercise off China's southern coast, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Monday. A Chinese military affairs expert said the drill will improve interoperability and contribute to regional peace and stability.

The US' recent announcement of the F-47 fighter jet has drawn intensive analyses from Chinese military affairs experts and observers, who acknowledged the aircraft being a real sixth-generation fighter jet for featuring typical characteristics such as a tailless design, but they also raised questions over its potentially limited stealth capability, relatively small size, and the US' selection of Boeing to build the warplane.

A senior official of US Space Force recently claimed that Chinese satellites engaged in “dogfighting” maneuvers in low Earth orbit. Such a claim however has been disputed by even the US experts, who also questioned the claim's “hostile intentions” as the US also undertakes it. Chinese observers saw the claim as a budget-driven ploy, and part of a broader effort to curb space advances by emerging powers and preserve US dominance in orbit.

A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) delegation will participate in the fifth Military World Winter Games from March 23 to 31 in Switzerland, the Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.

Two Type 053H3 frigates, formerly key warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, have been repurposed as training vessels and recently participated in a combat exercise. A military affairs expert highlighted the rapid modernization of China's naval fleet, with advanced frigates like the Type 054A and the newly commissioned Type 054B gradually replacing the older Type 053 series.

An alleged Chinese sixth-generation fighter jet that first appeared in December last year apparently has conducted another flight test recently, according to videos and images on social media on Monday. A Chinese military affairs expert said the footage, if authentic, showed that the flight tests of the new aircraft are progressing smoothly.

The Pakistan Navy's second Hangor-class submarine was recently launched in China, with a Chinese expert expecting the boat with strong comprehensive combat capability to become a mainstay for the Pakistan Navy and represent a high level of military cooperation between the two countries to safeguard peace and stability in the region.

At around 1:30 pm on Saturday, a fighter aircraft from the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command crashed during a training exercise, landing in an unpopulated area near Jialai Township, Lingao County, South China's Hainan Province, the PLA Navy said in a statement. The pilot(s) successfully ejected, and no collateral damage was reported on the ground. The Southern Theater Command Navy is managing the aftermath, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

In response to a media inquiry on reports regarding the US claiming that China may be building a large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that would rival the American vessel, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that the media reports are purely speculative.

After its commissioning into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in January, China's first Type 054B frigate made its first public appearance with a training exercise in the Yellow Sea on Thursday. An expert described the rapid development of the warship's capabilities as astounding and predicted it would become combat-ready soon.

China, Iran and Russia on Tuesday wrapped up a maritime drill after practicing night live-fire shooting and rescue operation of simulated hijacked commercial ships near Iran. A Chinese expert said the exercise has boosted the three countries' naval capabilities in dealing with non-traditional security threats.

A Chinese naval researcher recently revealed that her work on anti-corrosion technologies is contributing to extending warships' service life. An analyst said on Wednesday that corrosion protection is a key aspect that directly affects the generation of combat capabilities.

The US was by far the largest exporter of major arms from 2020 to 2024 with a share of 43 percent of global arms exports, a significant increase compared to the 35 percent share it held in the period of 2015–2019, according to a report unveiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, which noted that although European countries have called for stronger "defense autonomy," they remain deeply tied to US weapons.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Y-20 strategic transport aircraft is in a constant process of hardware and software upgrades, with primary-level troops making innovations by applying 3D printing technologies, a pilot has revealed.

The world is not a peaceful place, and peace requires safeguarding, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Sunday, elaborating on the 7.2 percent growth in China's 2025 defense budget. The spokesperson emphasized that the increase has been reasonable and steady.

Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it will soon hold a joint naval exercise with Iran and Russia near Iran, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sending a destroyer and a replenish ship. A Chinese expert said the drill will help safeguard security in the strategically important energy shipping region.

China on Wednesday announced a 7.2-percent increase in its 2025 national defense budget. The planned defense expenditure of the country will be 1.784665 trillion yuan ($249 billion) this year, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

On Tuesday, with China's permission, the Philippines dispatched a civilian ship to deliver essential supplies to an illegally “grounded” warship at Ren'ai Jiao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) monitored and verified the entire process, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement on Wednesday.

The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) will publish China's defense budget for this year, a spokesperson revealed on Tuesday, noting that China's defense spending has maintained single-digit growth for nine years running, and its share as a percentage of GDP has been kept under 1.5 percent for many years, lower than the global average。

Three Type 055 destroyers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have been recently conducting separate training exercises in the Yellow Sea, South Pacific, and South China Sea. Experts called the Type 055 the world's best destroyer in terms of comprehensive capabilities, and multiple ships of this class offer the PLA Navy tactical flexibilities in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and interests.

The drills conducted by the Chinese fleet have been safe, professional, and in accordance with relevant international law and established practices, and they are completely different with the Australian military aircraft's intrusion into China's airspace, which is a serious violation of international law and undermines China's national security, said Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania on Thursday.

In response to four questions raised by journalists on the recent exercises by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships in international waters near Australia and New Zealand, including the two countries' claims that China did not notify them in time, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday reiterated that the PLA Navy flotilla's activities completely conform to international law. He responded by asking if Australia would send notifications in advance when it conducts military operations near China.

China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) sent out a stern warning on Thursday to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan saying that "we will come and get you, sooner or later."

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday warned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the island of Taiwan: "We will come and get you, sooner or later."

An official Chinese media report on Tuesday provided details of recent exercises by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships in the Pacific Ocean that included live-fire drills, which have been hyped by Australia and New Zealand over the past few days.

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusation about the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, calling Australia's remarks completely inconsistent with the facts while stressing that China's actions are in full compliance with international law and practices and will not affect aviation safety.

In response to Australia's accusation of China's lack of transparency and the Australian air traffic control agency's notices for some airlines to adjust their flight plans amid the recent activities of three Chinese warships and live-fire drills in waters near Australia, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian stated in a statement on Sunday that the relevant remarks from the Australian side are completely inconsistent with the facts.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Friday revealed two illegal intrusions by Philippine aircraft on Tuesday and Thursday in the South China Sea, warning that the Philippines' clumsy attempt to promote illegitimate claims by reversing the facts is doomed to fail.

Australia is reportedly “keeping close watch” on three Chinese military ships spotted 150 nautical miles from Sydney. A Chinese military expert said on Thursday that the Chinese warships are on a normal far seas exercise, and there is no need to make a fuss about this move that conforms to the international law and norms.

Multiple types of advanced equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), robotic dogs and explosive ordnance disposal robots, were deployed in a recent defense exercise conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), as an expert predicts that drones are to see more applications in all aspects of combat.