Iran has destroyed a US E-3 Sentry stationed at a Saudi air base, according to multiple media reports. So far, Washington has made no public claim on the incident. A Chinese expert told the Global Times on Monday that the strike reflects how Iran orchestrates its intelligence-to-strike chain, from real-time surveillance to the rapid engagement of time-sensitive assets. The expert noted that the precision and destructive effect suggest advances in weapon guidance, while the timing of the attack shows how Tehran has maintained operational tempo despite weeks of airstrikes.

On March 29, naval and air units of the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.

An official media report on Sunday disclosed multiple new developments regarding the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 054B guided-missile frigate Qinzhou. The report highlighted one of its most distinctive features: a next-generation architecture powered by advanced AI algorithms, enabling near-zero blind spots in air defense. Experts say the Type 054B represents a major leap in integrated combat capability and positions the vessel among the most advanced frigates in service today.

A delegation from China's defense ministry visited Europe from March 23 to 29 for a series of institutional dialogues, according to a statement posted by the Ministry of National Defense on its official website on Sunday.

Chinese J-10C fighter pilot swiftly turned on radar to counter a foreign aircraft's provocation after being illuminated by its radar, handling the situation calmly, according to a video program released by China Central Television (CCTV) on Saturday.

An official Chinese media report on Friday unveiled the world's first case of a soft-body bionic manta ray submersible detecting and locking onto simulated underwater explosive devices in dark waters with visibility of less than one meter.

China and Serbia enjoy friendly relations between their two countries and militaries. Normal military trade cooperation between the two sides complies with international law and common international practice, and is not targeted at any third party, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for Chinese Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday in response to a question regarding that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in a live broadcast that Serbia had recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface missiles for its air force, and critics claimed the move fuels a regional arms race.

An official media report on Thursday revealed an urban warfare drill featuring the latest generation of robotic wolf units, describing them as having “stronger bodies, smarter brains, and more combat-ready capabilities.”

A report by official Chinese media on Wednesday unveiled two new types of anti-drone laser weapons. A developer said such laser weapon systems, supported by intelligent targeting and multi-sensor integration, demonstrate strong responsiveness and adaptability, while enabling coordinated operations within an integrated combat network.

During routine rights-protection and law-enforcement training in adjacent waters under China's jurisdiction near Huangyan Dao, for which the China Coast Guard (CCG) had issued a navigation safety notice in accordance with the law, the Philippine side assembled a large number of vessels to intrude into the training area under the pretext of “fishing,” attempting to stir up trouble, sensationalize the situation and grab international attention, Liu Dejun, a CCG spokesperson, stated on Wednesday evening.

An official media report on Wednesday offered the first full-process demonstration of China's Atlas drone swarm operations system. A military affairs expert told the Global Times that the system not only showcases expanding battlefield applications for drone swarms, but also reflects rapid advances in algorithm-driven technologies, which are reshaping modern warfare by enabling autonomous coordination, precision engagement and system-level combat capabilities.

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of China Coast Guard (CCG) Donghai Branch, stated on Monday that Fujian Coast Guard conducted routine law-enforcement patrols in the waters near Kinmen, according to a statement released by CCG on its official WeChat account.

As Monday marked the 28th anniversary of the maiden flight of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10 fighter jet, CCTV News reported on Monday that multiple units have in recent days conducted high-intensity drills with J-10C fighter jets under complex electromagnetic conditions, including confrontational combat, close-range dogfights, and penetration strike training.

A reported Iranian strike that damaged a US F-35 fighter jet continues to draw widespread online attention. The Iran side said it caused the damage, but the US side has not confirmed whether the jet was hit, claiming that the aircraft was on a combat mission against Iran when it made an emergency landing. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that if confirmed, the incident could be significant in the evolution of stealth warfare. Since the 1999 downing of a US F-117 by Yugoslav forces, it would mark another case in which a highly regarded stealth aircraft was struck in a setting where US forces were believed to have air superiority — a challenge to the notion of “invulnerability.”

After completing their scheduled tasks, Chinese and Vietnamese naval vessel formations held a departure ceremony on Friday to mark the successful conclusion of the 40th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf and the first joint maritime training, the official WeChat account for China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Sunday.

An official Chinese media report on Saturday released rare footage of the first live-fire surface-to-air missile launches by the Nanchang, the first Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, with all five missiles launched in the test hitting their targets. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the high accuracy demonstrated the Chinese warship's comprehensive capabilities, not only its surface-to-air missiles, but also its situational awareness.

Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC), said that the naval and air forces of the PLA STC tracked and monitored a Type C-208 Philippine aircraft which intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao on Friday, issuing warnings to expel it in accordance with laws and regulations, according to a statement released by the PLA STC on its official WeChat account.

When asked to comment on claims by Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary that China is increasing its defense expenditure with a high growth rate and is developing its military substantially and rapidly without transparency after China announced its 2026 defense budget, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Wednesday that “We have released information regarding the specifics of China's 2026 defense budget, making public its size, composition, and allocation and leaving no room for doubt.”

The Global Times learned on Wednesday from sources that several Philippine aircraft recently illegally intruded into China's territorial airspace over Huangyan Dao without Chinese government permission. In response, the PLA deployed naval and air forces to track, monitor, warn and expel them in accordance with the law and regulations.

After China announced its 2026 defense budget, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary said that China is increasing its defense expenditure with a high growth rate and is developing its military substantially and rapidly without transparency. Some foreign media claimed that China had maintained increases in defense budget for many years in a row, gradually enlarging the gap in military capabilities with other regional countries. What's your comment on this?

The China Coast Guard (CCG) expelled a Japanese fishing boat that had intruded into the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao on Monday.

A fire that broke out on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford on March 12 burned for more than 30 hours, leaving more than 600 sailors without berths and forcing them to sleep on table or the floor, reported The New York Times (NYT) on Monday local time. As the carrier's deployment has entered its 10th month, a Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that while fires aboard large and complex vessels such as an aircraft carrier are inherently difficult to extinguish, the incident exposed the US warship's weaknesses in damage control, safety management, and the strain of prolonged high-intensity deployment.

Serbia recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles for its air force, becoming the weapon's first European operator, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said late on Thursday, media reported, and a Chinese expert highlighted the missile's high level of compatibility with the existing aircraft.

​Yet another Type 052D guided missile destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, recently conducted its maiden training - together with a newly debuted Type 055 large destroyer, according to official media reports on Thursday. Chinese experts said that the growing numbers of the Type 052D destroyer and joint training with the Type 055 destroyer will enhance coordination and help the PLA Navy shift toward stronger far-sea combat capabilities.

A US P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized naval and air forces to conduct tracking, monitoring and alert operations throughout the process, and effectively handled the situation, a source told the Global Times on Wednesday.

When asked to comment on reports that Japan has recently started to field long-range missiles with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, capable of reaching coastal areas of neighboring countries, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that with the planned fielding of long-range offensive weapons whose range far exceeds its territorial boundaries, Japan has completely stripped away its pretense of "exclusively defense-oriented" principle, "passive defense" strategy and "self-defense" policy.

The so-called goodwill mission is merely an excuse for the DPP authorities to solicit foreign support for “Taiwan independence”. The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm in international relations. It is the political foundation for China's relations with all the 183 countries who have diplomatic ties with China. We hope that countries in the relevant region can follow the historical trend of the times and make, at an early date, the right decision that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their peoples. We warn the DPP authorities that no form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities or political manipulation can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, or alter the international community's support for the one-China principle. Such attempts are futile.

Such choices as the unrestricted application of AI by the military, using AI as a tool to violate the sovereignty of other nations, allowing AI to excessively affect war decisions, and giving algorithms the power to determine life and death, not only erode ethical restraints and accountability in wars, but also risk technological runaway. A dystopia depicted in the American film The Terminator could one day come true. Upholding a people-centered approach and the principle of AI for good, China believes that human primacy must be upheld in military applications of AI, and that all relevant weapon systems must be put under human control.

For some time now, right-wing forces in Japan have made frequent moves to accelerate remilitarization, including the push to amend the pacifist Constitution, expediting revisions to the three national security documents, and the attempt to alter the three non-nuclear principles.

Without UN Security Council authorization, the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran in the process of ongoing Iran-U.S. negotiations. Such behaviors seriously breached international law and basic norms of international relations.

Two new Type 055 large destroyers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the Hull 109 Dongguan and the Hull 110 Anqing, made their official debut in an official media report on Sunday, taking the total number of the 10,000 ton-class warships to 10, up from eight. Chinese military affairs experts said that the destroyer is among the most powerful warship classes in China and the world, and more Type 055 vessels will strengthen the PLA Navy's long-range offensive and defensive capabilities, serving national defense as well as regional peace and stability.

Jiang said we urged the Australian side to earnestly respect China's sovereignty and security concerns, immediately stop spreading disinformation, strictly restrain the actions of its naval and air forces, refrain from any reckless provocative behavior, and avoid doing anything that undermines regional peace and stability.

The US claimed Wednesday that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, a move a Chinese military expert said was a dangerous sign that the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran is expanding to a larger scale.

In 2025, China's export-oriented fighter jet J-10CE drew widespread attention after achieving its first real combat success in an overseas air battle and sparked a wave of global interest in Chinese military aircraft. At major international air shows, including the Paris Air Show, the Dubai Airshow and the Singapore Airshow, Chinese military aircraft stole the spotlight as some of the most talked-about attractions.

During the first group interview in the "Deputies' Passage" of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday morning, Wang Wenyi, an NPC deputy who is also a J-16 pilot from an aviation brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, shared his experiences from frontline training.

China's defense budget growth is expected to slow to 7 percent in 2026, according to a draft report submitted to the national legislature for review on Thursday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China's defense budget growth is expected to slow to 7 percent in 2026, according to a draft report submitted to the national legislature for review on Thursday.

Media outlets reported that the US and Israel employed AI technologies in the strikes on Iran, which sparked discussions about the military use of AI. A Chinese expert told the Global Times on Tuesday that while AI can assist human operators in warfare, it must not play a decisive role, stressing that decision-making authority must remain firmly in human hands, otherwise AI risks becoming a blunt instrument that could harm the humanity.

As one of the most important oil export routes in the world, the Strait of Hormuz has drawn intense attention since Iran reportedly claimed that no ships would be allowed to pass through on Saturday. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that Iran's ability to enforce a blockade is not technically complex, but such a move could have consequences beyond global energy markets.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry reported several US military aircraft crashes on Monday, with the Iranian and the US sides also making their respective explanations and statements regarding the incident. While details remain to be released to the public, a Chinese military affairs expert outlined several possible causes for the incident, and noted that while Iran's military power is weaker than that of the US, Tehran has still been able to mount a certain degree of retaliation, and has distributed its forces beyond air defense operations.

When asked to confirm foreign media reports that Iran and China are close to reaching an agreement on the purchase of CM-302 supersonic anti ship missiles, which, if delivered, would be among the most advanced weapons China has provided to Iran in recent years, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Monday that the relevant reports are not true. Mao said as a responsible major country, China has always fulfilled its international obligations, adding that China opposes malicious association and hype, and hopes relevant parties will do more to help ease tensions.

As Washington signaled that its conflict with Iran could last up to four weeks on Sunday local time, media scrutiny over US ammunition stockpiles has risen. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that although the US made relatively large-scale preparations for its strikes on Iran, limited ammunition reserves and declining defense industrial capacity may constrain its ability to sustain a prolonged high-intensity war.

After Iran's state media confirmed Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Saturday, a Chinese military affair expert analyzed the military tactics deployed by the US to the Global Times, noting that the US has amassed forces around Iran and gathered intelligence, before simultaneously targeting Iranian military facilities and top leadership figures in the first wave of attacks. Meanwhile, Iran likely also has pre-planned its counter-strike strategy, launching missile attacks on an unprecedented scale.

First batch of Chinese nationals in Iran arrive at Astara crossing in Azerbaijan for evacuation

Naval and air units of the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Saturday. According to pilot communications featured in officially released footage, Chinese naval and air forces entered the area of the so-called joint patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, Japan and Australia, Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), explained the three considerations on Saturday evening.

The naval forces of the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea from February 23 to 26. The Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organize the so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region,Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement on Friday.

China firmly supports the purpose and objectives of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and the US accusations that China is conducting nuclear explosive tests are entirely groundless and are merely an excuse fabricated to justify its own potential resumption of nuclear testing, Shen Jian, Chinese ambassador for disarmament affairs, said at a high-level meeting on disarmament in Geneva on Monday local time, according to the China Central Television (CCTV).

US media recently reported that as the US government weighs stabilizing relations with China, a major arms sale to Taiwan island has fallen into limbo. The reports have reignited speculation in the Taiwan island over possibility of “US abandoning Taiwan island,” putting the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, who have long claimed that relations between the US and the island are “rock solid”, in an awkward position.

A Chinese military source told the Global Times that from Friday to Saturday, the HMAS Toowoomba, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, transited the Taiwan Straits. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out full-process tracking, monitoring, and alert operations throughout the transit.

The Global Times learned from sources on Friday that the US military recently organized aircraft to conduct activities in the airspace facing China over the Yellow Sea. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), in accordance with laws and regulations, organized naval and air forces to conduct monitoring and alerting throughout the entire process, and effectively responded to and handled the situation.

According to sources, the US military recently organized aircraft to conduct activities in the airspace facing China over the Yellow Sea. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), in accordance with laws and regulations, organized sea and air forces to conduct continuous monitoring and alerting throughout the entire process, and effectively responded to and handled the situation.

The Chinese military conducted naval and air combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters of the South China Sea from Sunday to Monday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

In another attempted move to meddle in the Taiwan question, the US and Japan are scheduled to launch their annual joint military exercise "Iron Fist" on Wednesday local time, with drills scheduled to run through March 9, according to US military newspaper Stars and Stripes and Japanese official releases. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Wednesday that the US-Japan military calculation will find it difficult to realize their intended purposes.

With the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10 fighter jets recently completing their flight performances at the Singapore Airshow, a Chinese military affairs expert highlighted a hidden significance behind the aircraft's airshow and joint drills in the past year, saying that the long-distance overseas flights of the Chinese aircraft mark the PLA Air Force's strides toward strategic force.

Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command stated, from February 2 to 6, the naval and air forces of the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippine side roped in countries outside the region and conducted so-called “bilateral air patrol”, undermining peace and stability in the region. Forces of the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Palmer Luckey, founder of US defense contractor Anduril, posted an image with a caption on social media on Friday, claiming that "not convinced China's J-35 measures up to the real deal." His remarks quickly sparked a debate on international social platform, with some netizens mocking his comment.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned yet another new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, the Ganzi (Hull Number 128), with its training footage released by official media on Thursday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the Type 052D is a very capable class of warship that is suitable for mass production and continued upgrades, and ships of this class are making significant contributions to China's national defense.

Amid Pakistan's remarks that multiple countries have expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 fighter jets, a Bloomberg report on Tuesday questioned whether Pakistan's production capacity of the China-Pakistan jointly developed aircraft can meet a potential sudden surge in demand. A Chinese aviation expert said that this could be a “sweet problem” for Pakistan, as backed by strong order demand, the country's aviation industry is expected to develop rapidly, and potential capacity constraints are ultimately not a true concern given China's support for Pakistan in manufacturing this type of fighter jet.

Some of China's top military aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter and the J-10CE, are being exhibited at the Singapore Airshow that kicked off on Tuesday, with the J-10C fighters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team making their flight-performance debut in Singapore. A Chinese aviation expert said Chinese warplanes offer high performance, reliability and reasonable pricing, giving them strong potential in the international market.

Taiwan regional authorities on Sunday claimed that the number of PLA military aircraft conducting patrols around Taiwan has surged from 380 sorties in 2020 to 5,709 sorties in 2025, an increase of nearly 15 times. Chinese mainland military affairs experts told the Global Times that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities released this set of data to create a public narrative of the so-called "PLA exerting pressure on Taiwan," but as the PLA's resolve and confidence in resolving the Taiwan question have been multiplying, attempts by "Taiwan independence" separatist forces to resist are completely futile.

Official Chinese media on Saturday provided details on rarely seen systematic test flights featuring newly manufactured J-20A stealth fighter jets, with an expert saying that the Chinese manufacturer has reached a new level in aircraft production.

The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized naval and air forces to conduct a combat readiness patrol on Saturday in the territorial waters and airspace of Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas, according to a statement published by the official WeChat account of the PLA Southern Theater Command on Saturday.

On January 30, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas. Since the beginning of January, China Coast Guard has carried out law enforcement patrols over relevant areas, regulated vessels engaged in illegal activities and provocations in accordance with laws and regulations, resolutely safeguarded national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Also, China Coast Guard conducted search and emergency rescue operations in China's jurisdictional waters and successfully rescued Filipino crew members over board, and upheld maritime safety and order.

The aircraft carrier Fujian has been conducting test and training missions as scheduled since its commissioning, and the vessel is making steady progress toward the goal of developing formation-oriented, systematic combat capabilities, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.

In response to media inquiries regarding US President Donald Trump's recent statement about seizing Greenland and the previous US military action to forcibly control Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with some commentators suggesting that these moves could affect China's approach to resolving the Taiwan question, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin said that the ministry has already responded, noting that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and is fundamentally different from the situations mentioned.

The Ministry of National Defense of China on Thursday slammed the release of animated videos by some foreign arms firms depicting the “sinking” of Chinese naval vessels as acts of self-indulgence.

Question: We've noticed that the Japanese government has been making intensive moves to expand its military buildup. It has sent provocative signals in sensitive areas such as developing long-range missiles and loosening restrictions on weapons export, and has made covert arrangements with the US to further integrate operational command and control. What's your comment on this?

Facts have proven that any attempt to contain or block China is doomed to fail.

China stands ready to work with Russia to enrich the substance of cooperation, improve exchange mechanisms, enhance the capacity to address various risks and challenges and add positive energy to global security and stability, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said in a video call with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Tuesday that, from Sunday to Monday, the PLA Southern Theater Command Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea.

A US carrier strike group has reportedly arrived in the Middle East region by Monday amid speculation over potential operations against Iran, while the Iranian side said the US warships would not weaken Iran's defense resolve.

Taiwan media exposed that the military on the island has newly established a high-level “joint firepower coordination center” to coordinate its overcomplicated firepower deployment, with US personnel involved amid US-made equipment's commissioning. A Chinese mainland expert on Monday slammed the move as a futile attempt to resist reunification and seek “independence” by relying on the US.

J-10C fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team will deliver flight performances at the upcoming Singapore Airshow for the first time, with the aircraft scheduled to make a direct flight to Singapore via in-flight refueling, according to Chinese media reports on Sunday. An expert said that through the event, the J-10C is expected to attract more foreign procurement interests.

An editorial to be published by a flagship newspaper of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday vows to fight and win the war against corruption in the military.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command launched a joint rescue operation on Friday for a foreign cargo ship en route from the Philippines to South China's Guangdong Province, which had capsized in waters near China's Huangyan Dao. As of 12:30 pm, 17 of the 21 Filipino crew members had been rescued, according to an official statement from the command.

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, has reached operational capability, as revealed in an official media report on the first anniversary of the warship's commissioning on Thursday. An expert said that the short period it took for the new-type vessel to become combat-ready is incredible.

The Canadian Armed Forces have modeled a hypothetical US military invasion of Canada and the country's potential response for the first time in a century, according to a Canadian media report on Tuesday. A Chinese expert said that Canada's reported move highlights the growing rift between the two allies amid the US' territorial claims, and reflects Canada's sense of crisis as well as a certain level of preparedness to not succumb to US bullying.

A Philippine government aircraft illegally intruded into the territorial airspace over China's Huangyan Dao without the approval of the Chinese government. The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command warned and expelled it in accordance with law and regulations, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command on Tuesday.

A Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has boosted key new capabilities through new practices in a recent free-form confrontational exercise against a submarine in the South China Sea, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. An expert noted that the Type 055 not only excels at air defense and anti-ship operations, but also at anti-submarine warfare.

BRICS members, including China, Russia and South Africa, recently wrapped up a joint maritime exercise off South Africa, in which they practiced rescuing a hijacked commercial vessel, according to official Chinese media on Sunday.

From January 16 to 17, the US guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn and the oceanographic survey vessel USNS Mary Sears transited the Taiwan Straits. The PLA Eastern Theater Command deployed naval and air assets to monitor and track the US vessels' movements, ensuring effective response and management. The PLA Eastern Theater Command remains on high alert to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security, as well as regional peace and stability, said Senior Colonel Xu Chenghua, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, on Saturday.

The Southern Theater Command has in recent days organized drone flight training in the airspace near China's Dongsha Island, which was entirely legitimate and lawful, said Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, on Saturday.

A growing number of people with insights in Japan have realized the serious danger and damages caused by the Japanese government's erroneous actions. In recent years, Japan's increasingly arrogant right-wing conservative forces have been pushing for greater military buildup and remilitarization, leading the nation down a perilous path. History has demonstrated that unchecked Japanese militarist ambitions would pose a grave threat to other Asian nations and ultimately bring catastrophic disasters upon the Japanese people. As clearly stipulated in the Potsdam Proclamation, "There must be eliminated for all time the authority and influence of those who have deceived and misled the people of Japan into embarking on world conquest." China stands ready to work with all peace-loving countries to resolutely contain any dangerous attempts to revive militarism, jointly uphold the outcomes of the victory in World War II, and safeguard peace and stability in the region and beyond.

A recent official media program unveiled some of the equipment and tactics used by a special forces unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a nighttime hostage rescue training drill against terrorists. An expert said that the exercise displayed the PLA special forces' capabilities in infiltration and key personnel extraction.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Wednesday that several countries were “actively” engaged in talks with Pakistan for its JF-17 fighter jets, Pakistani media the Dawn reported. A Chinese expert named the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft's capabilities, which were demonstrated last year in real combat, as a reason behind the increasing international interests.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Information Support Force is reportedly developing more than 10 types of experimental equipment, aiming to boost the combat capability of new qualities using quantum technology and supercomputing. A Chinese expert said on Thursday that quantum technology is characterized by high confidentiality, while supercomputers could enable fast intelligence processing and transmission, which provide advantages on the battlefield.

Indonesia and Pakistan are closing in on a defense deal involving JF-17 fighter jet jointly developed by China and Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday, citing sources. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that JF-17 is an outstanding warplane with advanced radar and weapon systems, and foreign interest reflects that it is gaining more international recognition.

The US used a secret aircraft that painted to look like a civilian plane in a military operation that killed 11 people last September, it was exposed by the New York Times on Monday. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that, if the case turns out to be true, using aircraft in civilian disguise for military operations violates international law, and it is an immoral behavior that could severely undermine the international order of civilian aviation. The expert also warned all parties to raise vigilance, as the case further exposed the US' recklessness in resorting to foul means in military operations.

A new variant of the Type 054A guided missile frigate has entered service with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, characterized by a main gun of a larger caliber and an extended flight deck to host a new-type anti-submarine helicopter, official Chinese media reported on Monday.

Chinese official media unveiled more details about two upgraded versions of the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20A and the J-20S, on Sunday, the 15th anniversary of the J-20's maiden flight, highlighting the continuous evolution of the J-20 series aircraft.

Iran warned Washington on Sunday that any US attack would lead to Tehran striking back against Israel and regional US military bases as "legitimate targets" after the US President Donald Trump has been briefed on options for military strikes in Iran amid ongoing protests in the country, according to media reports.

In mid-January, the "Will for Peace 2026" joint maritime exercise will be held in the sea and airspace near Simon's Town, South Africa, with BRICS members including China, Russia and South Africa taking part, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.

Amid the US' pursuit of Greenland and worries about a US military takeover, US Vice President JD Vance reportedly again hyped that Greenland is “critical” for the defense of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks. Such rhetoric is only a made-up excuse for the US' hegemonic territorial claims on Greenland, a Chinese expert said on Friday.

Two Chinese think tanks on Thursday jointly release a research report on Japan's nuclear capabilities amid Japanese right-wing forces expanding nuclear ambitions, warning that Japan has the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, calling on the international community to be on high alert to thwart any dangerous attempt to revive Japanese militarism and to jointly safeguard the postwar international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.

The Diaoyu Dao and their affiliated islets are China's inherent territory. It is legitimate and lawful for the China Coast Guard (CCG) to conduct patrols and law-enforcement operations in the relevant waters to safeguard maritime rights and territorial integrity, leaving no room for anyone seeking to infringe upon China's territory. There is no need for the relevant parties to make a fuss over this, Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Thursday.

During a routine patrol in waters under China's jurisdiction, crew members of a PLA Navy vessel rescued a distressed Philippine fisherman. Many Filipinos expressed gratitude and commended this humanitarian act by the Chinese side. In stark contrast, certain individuals in the Philippines have sought to exploit their own fishermen as pawns for maritime infringements, provocations, and sensational propaganda, putting them in an awkward position and without any regard for their livelihoods and safety. These hypocritical and cold-blooded individuals also made unfounded accusations against China. Facts speak louder than words, and justice prevails in people's heart. China remains unwavering in its resolve to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and is committed to working with regional countries to foster a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation in the South China Sea.

Criticism over Japan's negative moves in military and security areas among the international community, including the Southeast Asian countries, has been vocal and consistent. Instead of repenting for its historical crimes and exercising caution on military buildup, Japan has fabricated various excuses to accelerate its military expansion, brazenly exported destructive weapons, and even clamored for nuclear armament in defiance of global opposition. Such actions further expose the sinister intent of Japan's right-wing forces to push for remilitarization and the resurrection of militarism. All peace-loving countries and peoples need to see through the Japanese government's ulterior motives, work together to prevent the revival of Japanese militarism, uphold the post-war international order, and defend peace and stability in the region and the world.

China's top aircraft manufacturer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), on Wednesday announced that it had hosted first flights of the new year for the J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter jet among other types of aircraft, accompanied by photos and a video. An expert said the move demonstrated China's confidence in its warplane production capabilities.

An F-16 fighter jet of the air force on the island of Taiwan crashed on Tuesday, media on the island reported.

The US military operation in Venezuela to seize the country's president Nicolás  Maduro showed new tactical adjustments compared with previous similar US actions, including the deployment of more advanced weapons, the application of drones and the role of the mole planted by the US intelligence agency, said a Chinese military affairs expert on Sunday, while stressing the unlawfulness and injustice of the US action.