China publishes 2008 White Paper on National Defense

Ministry spokesman: Cross-Straits relations witness "significant", "positive" turn

China said on Tuesday the situation across the Taiwan Straits had taken a "significant" and "positive" turn. Full Story>>

White paper: Chinese army enhances mobility, develops all-dimensional combat capacities

Chinese army has enhanced trans-regional mobility and developed three-dimensional offense and defense ability in recent years, says a white paper published on Tuesday by the Information Office of the State Council. Full Story>>

China to stage military parade celebrating PRC founding anniversary

China will hold a dress parade in the Tian'anmen Square on Oct. 1 for the celebration of the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC), a senior military officer said on Tuesday.Full Story>>

Spokesperson: China´s national defense white paper "updated, practical"

The white paper on China's national defense in 2008 is "updated, practical, consistent and systematic", said a spokesperson here on Tuesday. Full Story>>

White Paper: Chinese army improves capabilities to counter threats

The People's Liberation Army (PLA)has been dedicated to performing its new historical missions and improving its capabilities to counter various security threats and accomplish diversified military tasks, says a White Paper on Tuesday. Full Story>>

White paper: China has 260,000 armed police on guard every day

China has more than 260,000 armed police who patrol its borders and guard key facilities around the country every day, the latest national defense white paper says. Full Story>>