Two Chinese defense companies, Chongqing Changjiang Electric Appliances Industries Group and Hunan Huanan OptoElectronic Group, have cryptically announced that their products have "successfully refreshed the world record" in specialized tests, suggesting a new long-distance shooting record may have been set.
Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang clarified that China had friendly military ties with Iraq
Chinese Defense Ministry representative Zhang Xiaogang emphasized that Beijing had always sought to promote a ceasefire and the end of hostilities
China's Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow to discuss deepening bilateral defense cooperation. Dong Jun stated that Sino-Russian relations continue to develop on the right track under the strategic leadership of both presidents. The Chinese delegation laid flowers at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden prior to negotiations.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will visit Russia and Kyrgyzstan from April 23-28 to attend an SCO defense ministers meeting in Bishkek. During the visit, he will meet with SCO delegation heads to discuss the international and regional situation as well as prospects for defense and security cooperation.
