The People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated the 98th anniversary of its founding on Friday, as official media made multiple major revelations of the Chinese military's recent achievements in equipment development and defense of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and maritime rights, including the debut of China's fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship, footage of a PLA helicopter confronting a foreign shipborne helicopter in the Taiwan Straits, and video clips of a China Coast Guard's (CCG) law enforcement operation near Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.

Under the support of the combat system, a J-10C fighter jet “shot down” a J-20 stealth fighter jet in a confrontational exercise, an official media report revealed on Friday. An expert highlighted the importance of systematic support, noting that early warning aircraft may have played a key role in providing targeting information.

The US used replicas of China's air defense missile system as part of its fighter pilot training program, according to media outlets including the Newsweek and Army Recognition. In response to the US display of a so-called "HQ-16 replica," a military affairs expert told the Global Times that the model is more of a “simulation training device” used as an “adversary reference.” However, judging from its inauthentic tires, suggesting that the US move is more about hype.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship has been officially named the Hubei and has participated in maritime training exercises in the South China Sea, according to official media reports on Friday.

A newly released video has captured the intense moments of a close aerial encounter between a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) helicopter and a foreign military helicopter conducting a provocative maneuver near China's airspace over the Taiwan Straits. The footage shows a dramatic real-life confrontation that underscores the PLA's resolve in safeguarding national sovereignty.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday said that the Chinese military is always ready to pursue the goal of China's complete reunification, pledging resolute efforts to thwart any separatist attempts seeking "Taiwan independence" and foil any military interference by external forces.

Editor's Note: August 1, 2025 marks the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Over the past 98 years, the people's army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has made indelible contributions to national independence, liberation of the people and national prosperity.

Ahead of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) 98th founding anniversary on Friday, Chinese official media on Thursday intensively published a series of national defense achievements, including release of rare video footage of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch of last year and, for the first time, footage of a far seas mission by a new type of submarine.

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to unveil the flag patterns of four branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), namely the aerospace force, cyberspace force, information support force and joint logistics support force.

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to award citations for merit to two military units and five individuals.

In the history of Chinese aviation, the Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), codenamed 611 Institute, is undoubtedly a prestigious name. It is here that China's iconic fighter jets such as the J-10 and J-20, which safeguard the nation's skies, were born. Following the remarkable performance of the J-10CE in foreign military air combat, renewed public interest has been sparked in the development of the Chengdu Institute and the stories behind its cutting-edge fighter aircraft. Recently, the Global Times conducted exclusive interviews with researchers at the institute who have participated in the development of advanced fighter jets.

Chinese official media on Thursday released rare video footage on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch last year, ahead of the 98th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday.

Official Chinese media on Wednesday released footage of carrier-aircraft integration tests between China's electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier Fujian and the J-15T shipborne fighter jet. An expert said the tests marked a major milestone ahead of the upcoming commissioning of the Fujian.

In response to an inquiry regarding the recent launch of Resolute Force Pacific 2025 by the US Air Force in the Western Pacific, which has been described as an “unprecedented surge into the Pacific theater” and real-world test of concepts like Agile Combat Employment, signaling a substantive reinforcement of US' “Indo-Pacific strategy,” Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, also a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Wednesday that the Pacific Ocean should be a sea of peace, not a stage for stirring up trouble.

The navies of China and Russia will hold a joint military exercise near Vladivostok, Russia in August, to be followed by a joint maritime patrol in the Western Pacific, the Chinese military announced on Wednesday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the events, featuring not only advanced warships but also submarine-related training courses, are expected to further boost the two navies' interoperability.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Tuesday organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in waters and airspace around territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao, the PLA Southern Theater Command said on Tuesday.

China firmly opposes Japan's attempt to find excuse to justify its own military buildup by hyping up so-called "threats" from other countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, after Japan's Defense Ministry on Monday released its first guidelines allegedly aimed at enhancing its defense in outer space, using so-called "killer satellites" developed by China and Russia as excuses.

After making its public debut at the Airshow China 2024, the Z-20J helicopter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy was seen in an official media report on Monday on board a Type 075 amphibious assault ship. A Chinese military affairs expert said that this combination offers formidable capabilities during amphibious landing operations.

Japan claimed on Friday that its Maritime Self-Defense Force had for the first time spotted a new submarine rescue ship of China transiting the Tsushima Strait. Chinese military affairs experts said such a transit, if confirmed, would conform to the international law and practices, and could be a part of a normal far seas training session.

The recruitment number of carrier-based fighter jet pilots of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy this year hit a record high, official Chinese media revealed on Friday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the increase in recruitment is crucial for boosting the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, reflecting the growing number and variety of carrier-based aircraft on board Chinese carriers, and also suggesting the future fleet of carriers may expand.

The Thailand-Cambodia conflict on Thursday escalated with the deployment of heavy weapons such as fighter jets and rocket artillery following landmine incidents along the disputed border, according to media reports. A Chinese military affairs expert said the clashes were intensifying, and warned of further escalation between China's two friendly neighbors.

The first-ever China-Vietnam joint army training kicked off at a training base in South China on Tuesday, official media reported on Wednesday. A Chinese expert said the joint training will contribute to the safeguard of peace and stability in the region.

Two major academies of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy responsible for training ship and aircraft personnel recently conducted their first vessel-aircraft integration training. An expert said on Wednesday that the move will boost training efficiency and accelerate the development of combat capabilities.

China's state-owned arms firm Norinco Group on Monday held an offensive and defensive drill, featuring its trade-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-unmanned combat systems at a test site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. During the event, China's OW5 laser weapon system demonstrated its capability to intercept incoming aerial targets using directed energy as a counter-unmanned strategy.

Israel rejects 25 Western nations' call to end Gaza war, says statement 'disconnected from reality': media? ?Israel rejects the joint statement signed by 25 Western nations calling for an "unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza and condemning Israel's handling of the humanitarian situation in the territory, the Israeli Foreign Ministry writes on X, according to the Times of Israel on Monday evening.

China's state-owned arms firm Norinco Group on Monday held an offensive and defensive drill featuring its export-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-unmanned combat systems at a test site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Global Times witnessed this dynamic demonstration, and experienced that the fierce confrontation between the unmanned "spears" and the anti-drone "shields" directly faced the new pain points and challenges in the actual combat of modern warfare. It demonstrated China's new combat forces and operational methods in the field of unmanned and anti-drone operations, and also showed the richness and powerful functions of China's export-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-drone combat system products.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Chinese military has released "The Guardians," a promotional video showcasing its global role in peacekeeping, disaster relief, and protecting Chinese nationals abroad.

A top Chinese arms firm on Sunday released a video displaying an arsenal of drones and anti-drone techs in the ground domain, with an expert saying that China has successfully developed a complete system in unmanned warfare equipment, focusing on manned-unmanned integration, forming an even more complete system of coordinated combat.

The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy launched J-15 fighter jets and drove away foreign aircraft attempting close-in reconnaissance during a recent far seas training operation, official media revealed.

Multiple Chinese official media on Thursday published stories about the takeoff and landing support squadron on board China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong. The reports revealed for the first time that the squadron has ensured the safe takeoff and landing of nearly 10,000 sorties of various types of carrier-based aircraft since the Shandong's commissioning five years ago, continuously increasing carrier-borne aircraft's sortie rate.

China's robot wolves have recently been deployed in a human-drone collaborative exercise, official media reported. This marks the quadrupedal robot's first appearance in a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drill shown to the public.

Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have for the first time captured Russian troops without the use of infantry, relying solely on drones and ground-based robotic systems, according to media reports. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Monday that drones and robots put great psychological pressure on human soldiers, and that unmanned systems are expected to further change how combats are fought.

The Chinese warplane's monitoring of Japanese reconnaissance aircraft within China's East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) is legitimate and was carried out in a professional manner, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Sunday after the Japanese side hyped the “close encounters.” A Chinese expert stressed that it was the Japanese spy plane that came close to China for reconnaissance in the first place.

China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Friday that CCG vessels, acting in accordance with the law, took necessary control measures against a Japanese fishing boat that illegally entered China's territorial waters near Chiwei Yu on Wednesday and issued a warning for it to leave.

In response to media reports that Germany claimed the Chinese military had laser-targeted a German aircraft, China's Ministry of National Defense told the Global Times on Wednesday that the allegation was completely inconsistent with the facts.

Hyped as the longest-ever, the island of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang drills kicked off on Wednesday, local media reported. While seemingly aimed at improving defense for the Taiwan authorities, the exercise only exposes the Taiwan military's lack of confidence and capability against the People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the event has become merely a political show, according to Chinese mainland military experts.

In response to a media inquiry about the Taiwan region's launch of its “annual military exercise” – which will, for the first time, use the newly delivered US high-tech rocket system, - and remarks by the leader of Taiwan's defense authority stating that the exercise is intended to demonstrate to the mainland that the island's military has the capability and confidence to defend “a free and democratic life,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that first of all, Taiwan's so-called “exercise” is not a diplomatic matter.

A top Chinese warplane designer said that future fighter jets will incorporate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as other advanced technologies, moreover, they should be produced like mobile phones. A Chinese expert said that this vision is highly forward-looking, signifying a substantial enhancement in the nation's all-encompassing capabilities across domains.

In response to media inquiry regarding reports that some countries are in talks with China about arms procurement plans, including the J-10 fighter jet, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday at a media briefing that China has always taken a prudent and responsible attitude regarding arms exports. We are willing to share the achievements of China's equipment development with friendly countries and contribute constructively to regional and global peace and stability.

In response to reports that Taiwan region's military will conduct the Han Kuang-41 live-troop exercise starting from July 9 — an exercise focusing on such subjects as the so-called “response to gray-zone harassment,” “joint anti-landing operations,” and “resilient defense on the island,” with many US weapons making their debut during the exercise — Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Tuesday that the Han Kuang exercise is nothing but a bluffing and self-deceiving trick played by the DPP authorities to hijack Taiwan compatriots on board its “Taiwan Independence” war chariot.

A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, departed Ssouth China's Hong Kong on Monday morning, wrapping up a five-day visit, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong made its first visit to Hong Kong, a move widely seen as not only a demonstration of military strength but also a step toward deepening ties between Hong Kong and the mainland.

For the first time, the aircraft carrier Shandong formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day visit. Excited crowds gathered along the formation's route and on nearby hills overlooking the carrier's anchorage.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Thursday organized naval and air forces to carry out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters, airspace and surrounding areas of China's Huangyan Dao, the command announced.

For the first time, the aircraft carrier Shandong formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day visit. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that the Shandong, China's first domestically built aircraft carrier and a hallmark of a major power, is expected to boost Hong Kong citizens' enthusiasm and pride in China's indigenous weapons and equipment, while also demonstrating the country's rising comprehensive strength and the PLA's capabilities in safeguarding national security.

The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier formations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently completed their far seas combat training and returned to port, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

China's domestically developed QBZ-191 automatic rifle has received an accuracy boost with the addition of tactical scopes, and is expected to undergo further upgrades, a developer of the weapon said in an official media report on Monday.

The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier formations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently completed their far seas combat training and returned to port safely, China Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA news media center, reported on Monday.

Chinese state media revealed three cases of Chinese fighter jets responding to foreign provocations, including two J-16 jets driving away a foreign aircraft breaching China's territorial sea line, J-15s engaging in high-altitude dogfights to expulse foreign aircrafts in May 2022 when the Liaoning aircraft carrier was provoked by two foreign aircraft carriers, and J-20s expelling foreign mililtary aircraft approaching Chinese territorial airspace.

During the visit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong formation in Hong Kong scheduled from July 3 to 7, the carrier Shandong, destroyer Zhanjiang and frigate Yuncheng will be open to Hong Kong residents on July 5 and 6, CCTV News reported on Sunday.

Under the approval of the Central Military Commission, from July 3 to 7, a naval formation consisting of the aircraft carrier Shandong, the guided missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhanjiang, and the guided missile frigate Yuncheng will visit Hong Kong, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense on Saturday.

The inauguration ceremony of PLA information support force engineering university was held on Saturday morning in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province with the attendance of relevant military and local officials along with university officers and soldiers, according to Hubei Daily.

China's first Type 055 10,000-ton-class destroyer, the Nanchang, which was launched eight years ago on June 28, 2017, had once confronted two foreign warships in a "one-versus-two" standoff and forced them to retreat, China Central Television (CCTV) revealed on Saturday, marking the 8th anniversary of its launch.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held separate meetings in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Thursday with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Uzbek Defense Minister Shukhrat Kholmukhammedov, Kazakh Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov, Tajik Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a statement released by official WeChat account of China's Ministry of National Defense.

The Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday and Thursday. Both the group photo featuring participating parties and the group visit to the site of the 2018 SCO summit drew the attention of global media. The fact that defense ministers from 10 countries gathered to discuss regional issues and reached a consensus, especially against the backdrop of frequent regional conflicts, demonstrates their shared desire to pursue cooperation and seek development, experts told the Global Times.

We firmly oppose any form of military collusion between the US and China's Taiwan region. Such collusion, be it military aid, arms sale or under any other excuse, reveals the extremely malicious intention of the US to mislead Taiwan into the flames of war, harming Taiwan itself and destroying its interests.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Wednesday met with the defense ministers of several Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, including Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Kyrgyz Defense Minister Ruslan Mukambetov, and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, who are attending the Defense Ministers' Meeting of the SCO member states in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry on Wednesday.

The military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression and fascism will be held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, China's State Council Information Office announced at a press conference on Tuesday.

China will hold a military parade on September 3, where the country will display new combat forces including unmanned, intelligent, underwater, cyber, electronic, and hypersonic equipment in addition to traditional weapons and equipment.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Nansha Garrison recently deployed two dedicated replenishment ships to collaborate with helicopters in recent multi-course training sessions in the South China Sea, aiming to boost the troops' comprehensive combat capabilities. An expert on Monday highlighted the vessels' importance in safeguarding Chinese islands and reefs.

Chinese official media on Sunday released footage documenting J-15 fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier at an undisclosed location in Western Pacific to expel foreign aircraft believed to be attempting mock attacks on the Chinese carrier group. A Chinese expert said the foreign aircraft's move posed safety risks, while the Chinese response was legitimate and professionally carried out.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force considers China's domestically developed J-16D electronic warfare aircraft "irreplaceable," a top designer recently revealed.

To celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) stationing in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Garrison of the PLA held an open day event from Saturday to Sunday, inviting Hong Kong residents to visit the barracks in Ngong Shuen Chau, Shek Kong, and San Wai, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

In response to a media inquiry regarding claims made by the DPP authorities in the island of Taiwan that 46 PLA planes crossed the so-called median line in the Taiwan Straits in the past 24 hours and whether it has anything to do with the British and Japanese naval vessels that went through the Straits or with the visit of US congressmen to Taiwan recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated on Friday that the Taiwan question bears on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Global Times learned from sources that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted tracking and monitoring against the UK's offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey throughout its entire course of transiting through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, with the situation kept fully under control.

The China Coast Guard Spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Thursday that the China Coast Guard (CCG) had lawfully handled illegal activities by multiple Philippine vessels in waters adjacent to Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao from Sunday to Wednesday.

At the 55th Paris Air Show, the Chinese J-10CE fighter jet, which has recently achieved remarkable success in foreign military air combat operations, has become a top focus of international media attention. Its appearance alongside France's Rafale fighter jet has sparked lively discussions, with media zeroing in on the question: "Which is superior, the J-10CE or the Rafale?" Commenting on this question, Wu Jiwei, a spokesperson at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), told the Global Times that both aircraft are advanced fighters on the world stage, and he expressed hope that all cutting-edge fighter jets from different countries could contribute to safeguarding global peace.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Silkroad Ark hospital ship arrived in designated areas in the South China Sea on Wednesday on a mission to deliver healthcare service directly at the maritime borders, providing health checkups, traditional Chinese medicine treatments, psychological services, and performances for troops stationed on remote islands and reefs, the PLA Navy said in a statement on Thursday.

Japanese, the US, and Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies have conducted a new round of joint exercises this week in Japanese waters. Japan, which continuously engages in maritime actions along with other countries, has been propagating the "Chinese military threat" by closely monitoring the movements of Chinese aircraft carriers while an ex-official speculated about China's normal law enforcement actions near the Diaoyu Islands.

The 55th Paris Air Show officially kicked off in Paris, France on Monday local time. At this year's event, China's J-10CE fighter jet that has recently achieved remarkable combat success became one of top attractions for media, with many visitors flocking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) exhibition booth to check out and take photos with the J-10CE model on display.

Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the launch of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults. Official media said China is about to enter a three-aircraft-carrier era, with the Fujian expected to enter service by 2025.

US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" on Monday local time, without saying why. This comes as he left the G7 summit in Canada early to fly back to Washington due to the situation in the Middle East, CNN reported on Tuesday.

At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday, a Japanese media reporter asked: “The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden on Monday released its Yearbook on world nuclear forces, claiming that China now has 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third in the world, and that China's nuclear arsenal is growing by about 100 new warheads a year, faster than any other country. What is your comment about this?”

PLA Southern Theater Command organized a joint sea and air patrol in the South China Sea on Saturday, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated on Sunday, emphasizing that any military activities that stir up trouble in the South China Sea and create hotspot issues are fully under control.

China is showcasing some of its top aviation products, including the J-20, the J-35A and the J-10CE fighter jets, at the upcoming Paris Air Show. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes are expected to draw significant international attention at the event, particularly following the recent combat successes of China's made-for-export J-10CE.

The Middle East has once again become the focus of global attention, after Israel launched unprecedented strikes on Iran and Tehran vowed to retaliate. In the face of the danger of escalating tensions, various parties, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar on Friday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day, while world leaders urged restraint in Iran-Israel escalation.

In response to a media inquiry on Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating simultaneously in the Pacific for the first time, and that Chinese carrier-based aircraft came "unusually close" to a Japanese military patrol plane, Jiang Bin, spokesperson?for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that recently, the Chinese Navy's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier groups conducted routine training in the Western Pacific.

When asked to share expectations on China-US mil-to-mil relations after Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the request of the latter, and President Xi pointed out that the two sides should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military and law enforcement, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China always upholds the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and stays committed to promoting a steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US military-to-military relationship.

China's second type of fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35A, has been a global focal point since its debut at the 2024 Airshow China. The J-35A is scheduled to make an international appearance in model form at the upcoming 55th Paris Air Show, which is expected to once again stir up a wave of excitement around Chinese warplanes, the Global Times learned.

When asked to comment on Japan's representations to China regarding Chinese aircraft carrier-based fighter jets approaching and intercepting a Japanese patrol aircraft performing surveillance missions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan stated that the training conducted by the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier-based fighter jets in the western Pacific Ocean is routine training organized in accordance with the annual plan. It is fully consistent with international law and international practices, and does not target any specific country or objective, the spokesperson said.

On Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked about Japan's claim that a Chinese fighter jet had an "abnormal approach" to a Japanese military patrol aircraft over the Pacific – to which that Japan expressed serious concern – inquiring whether the Foreign Ministry could provide further details and a response. Lin responded that China's activities in the relevant maritime and airspace are fully in compliance with international law and international practices.

Chinese Foreign Ministry urged Japan to cease its dangerous close-in reconnaissance activities on Thursday, after Japan's Defense Ministry claimed an "abnormal close encounter" between the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy aircraft carrier Shandong and a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific Ocean.

In response to an inquiry regarding reports that the mainland's J-10C fighter jets and PL-15 missile demonstrated overwhelming advantages during an India-Pakistan air conflict, which has sparked heated discussion in Taiwan with some commentary noting that it shatters the DPP authorities' illusion of "resisting reunification by force," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities' persistent adherence to separatist "Taiwan independence" stance and their attempt to "seek independence by relying on foreign support" and "resist reunification by force" are acts of self-delusion and will ultimately lead to a dead end.

Formations of PLA Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning and Shandong have recently conducted training in Western Pacific and other waters to test the forces' capabilities in far seas defense and joint operations, said Senior Captain Wang Xuemeng, a spokesperson for the PLA Navy on Tuesday, according to China Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA news media center.

When asked to comments on US arms sales to the island of Taiwan and US military personnel operating on the island, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Monday that the Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this act.

At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday, a reporter from a Japanese media raised a question for China's response about the Japanese government confirming the activities of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in the Pacific waters near Japan.

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests, and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations.

Official media on Sunday unveiled details of the FTC-2000G and the L15, which are two types of Chinese export-oriented combat trainer aircraft that an aviation expert said are highly competitive in the global market due to their high cost-effectives dual-role capabilities for both training and combat, as well as China's capability to provide comprehensive technological support.

According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China's J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft's recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning reportedly moved into the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, with a US media outlet claiming it marks the furthest distance the Chinese carrier has sailed in the Western Pacific on deployment. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Tuesday that the Liaoning's training is routine and such long-distance voyages are expected to become increasingly regular.

According to an official release, a newly upgraded version of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D destroyer was featured in recent training exercises, with an expert saying on Monday that a new radar, visually similar with the one used on the latest Type 054B frigate, could grant the Type 052D destroyer even stronger search and tracking capabilities.

In response to the negative comments by US defense secretary on China at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, which exaggerated the "China threat" narrative, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Sunday that the US is accustomed to creating disputes, inciting confrontation, and pursuing selfish interests at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the first plenary session of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday morning. After the speech, Da Wei, director of Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University who attended the event, said when accepting media interview that the signal the US wanted to convey was "heard clearly," however, its credibility remains highly questionable.

On Saturday, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized troop forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and nearby areas.

A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson has responded to questions regarding the performance of Chinese equipment in the recent India-Pakistan conflict and India's obtainment of an unexploded Chinese-made air-to-air missile. At a regular Thursday press briefing, spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang emphasized China's hope that both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation.

When asked about the signals sent by China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is stepping up sea trials, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Thursday that sea trials are a necessary phase in the aircraft carrier's development, adding that the Fujian aircraft carrier will continue to carry out related tests as scheduled.

When asked to comment on China's export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet achieving its first combat achievements by shooting down multiple fighter jets in air combat without any losses, Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Thursday, "We would like to stress that India and Pakistan are neighbors that cannot be moved. We hope both sides will remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation."

Western media on Wednesday hyped an alleged Chinese bomber deployment on an island in the South China Sea, claiming the move signaled China's growing military capabilities. Chinese military affairs experts, however, said that even if such deployment was made, it is normal, reiterating China's sovereignty over the island.

The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise concluded with a live-fire drill in the land and air domains and a closing ceremony at a training center in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, on Wednesday local time, marking the completion of the joint military exercise, according to Xinhua News Agency.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged Japan to view activities by Chinese naval vessels from an objective and reasonable perspective, after the Japanese side said it had spotted the aircraft carrier Liaoning among a number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailing into the West Pacific through the Miyako Strait on Tuesday.