Military Development
Xi calls for united efforts to deepen military reform
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to push forward military reform with the support of the entire nation and the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Xi urges progress in military education, research
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to improve the country's military research and educational institutions to cultivate more talent for the armed forces.
Bye-bye beret! New look of PLA's summer uniform
There's a new look coming to the People's Liberation Army. As of August 1, 2017 – the 90th anniversary of the PLA – a new summer uniform will be worn, which sees caps replacing the more traditional berets.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army of 2017
As August 1st, or China's Army Day, approaches, the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has released a video named "The Chinese People's Liberation Army of 2017," to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the army's founding.
Xi inspects PLA garrison in Hong Kong
President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) at Shek Kong barracks, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
China establishes highest military award
China has established its highest military award, the Order of August 1 (Bayi). The selection process for the first batch of winners has begun.
Senior official calls for further military reform
Senior Chinese military official Fan Changlong has called for deepening reform and better implementing tasks within the army and armed police to streamline and strengthen the armed forces.