Series of commentaries says insulting officials will backfire and more effort must be made to tackle reasons for perceived poor performance.
Type 075 amphibious attack ship triggers concern in Canberra after Chinese navy’s unprecedented circumnavigation of Australia this year.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:12PM videocam
Effective in January, latest revisions come amid Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign that has led to recent downfall of several top generals.
3 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
Party journal Qiushi republishes speech by President Xi Jinping in which he urged greater effort in the push for ‘self-revolution’.
1 Dec 2025 - 9:09PM videocam
Chinese news outlet says preliminary investigations indicate crash may have occurred when workers headed onto the track early.
27 Nov 2025 - 6:01PM videocam
The Tongjun is the first Chinese-designed super dredging vessel to successfully complete its five-day testing.
Changes have been made to height, weight and limb length criteria, taking into account factors like aircraft upgrades, PLA Daily says.
22 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM videocam
Zhang Youxia and Russian counterpart discuss collaboration ‘blueprint’ in Moscow as US pushes Golden Dome, nuclear weapons testing.
21 Nov 2025 - 7:32PM videocam
On anniversary of Hu’s birth, Chinese president pays tribute to Hu’s idealism and pursuit of reform.
PLA Daily sheds new light on navy’s drills to increase launch frequency and far-sea combat readiness.
17 Nov 2025 - 7:53PM videocam
The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.
14 Nov 2025 - 9:54AM videocam
Unofficial engagement at European Parliament is expected to prompt mainland officials to ‘be a lot more vigilant’ about political stunts.
12 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM videocam
Vice-Admiral Cui was seen briefing the president at the commissioning of the Fujian aircraft carrier last week.
Officials say ‘emergency plans’ have been activated, while sources say a new return vessel would be sent to replace one hit by debris.
11 Nov 2025 - 5:17PM videocam
The vessel will be a frequent visitor to the high seas but some observers say there is still a big gap with the US.
8 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM videocam
World’s largest conventionally powered warship makes China the second country to field a carrier with electromagnetic catapults after the US.
7 Nov 2025 - 11:55PM videocam
Decision affecting Yi Gang and nine other former senior officials made amid Beijing’s continuing anti-corruption campaign.
The self-ruled island is less of a priority for the US leader and could affect others playing the ‘Taiwan card’, analysts say.
31 Oct 2025 - 6:16AM videocam
Military ‘must not be a hiding place for corrupt elements’, PLA Daily warns following major reshuffle at Communist Party conclave.
28 Oct 2025 - 3:16PM videocam
Communique of fourth plenary session of Central Committee declares Zhang Fengzhong, of the PLA Rocket Force, is under a corruption probe.
23 Oct 2025 - 10:11PM videocam
‘Sudden surge’ of visitors to memorial park and one agent’s family home comes as series about mainland intelligence operation in Taiwan ends.
18 Oct 2025 - 6:40PM videocam
Hundreds of trains added to rail networks, and booming demand tests EV charging networks.
8 Oct 2025 - 7:19PM videocam
Reshuffle expected this month at top Communist Party body as more senior officials are sidelined by corruption investigations.
8 Oct 2025 - 6:35PM videocam
200 people still stranded as of Monday morning after unseasonal weather blasts hikers at start of ‘golden week’ holiday.
7 Oct 2025 - 7:04PM videocam
Foreign minister’s second trip to Europe in two months comes as Beijing and Rome seek closer cooperation after Sinochem case dismissed.
As office’s deputy director, Sun Shangwu will help Beijing engage better with English-speaking world and improve mainland, Hong Kong narratives.
Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.
During a Politburo study session, Xi Jinping says Beijing must ‘implement strict law enforcement’ regarding religion.
3 Oct 2025 - 3:05PM videocam
The former party chief of economic powerhouse Shenzhen, Meng Fanli, has been promoted, according to official media report.
30 Sep 2025 - 7:02PM videocam
Central Committee’s annual conclave next month is expected to focus on the country’s development plans up to 2030.