China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday released the top 10 military stories from China in 2022.

1. New CPC Central Military Commission formed

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) came to a successful conclusion in October with a new Central Military Commission being formed. Xi Jinping was named chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission (CMC).

2. Xi inspects CMC joint operations command center

Xi inspected the joint operations command center of the CMC on November 8, demonstrating the stance of the new CMC on implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and enhancing troop training and combat preparedness.

3. Xi signs mobilization order for military training

On January 4, Xi signed the mobilization order for military training, declaring the start of military training for 2022.

4. Chinese military awards August 1 Medal to outstanding personnel

On July 27, Xi presented the August 1 Medal to three military servicemen and conferred an honorary flag to a military battalion for their outstanding service ahead of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). He also conferred the honorary flag to award a model ground-to-air missile battalion of the PLA Air Force.

5. China takes military countermeasures against Pelosi's visit to Taiwan 

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)  in August launched a series of targeted military operations around Taiwan Island as countermeasures in response to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region. The Eastern Theater Command of the PLA staged joint training exercises in the maritime areas off the northern, southwestern and southeastern coasts of the island and their air space and conducted long-range live-fire drills in the Taiwan Straits and conventional missile tests in the waters off the eastern coast of the island.

6. China launches third aircraft carrier, the Fujian

China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Shanghai on June 17. The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely designed and built by China. It is China's first domestically made carrier that uses catapults. With a full-load displacement of more than 80,000 tonnes, the carrier is equipped with electromagnetic catapults and arresting devices.

7. China issues guideline to further promote national defense education

A guideline on enhancing and improving national defense education for all people was issued by the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission on September 1. Noting the significance of national defense education and people's increasing awareness of national defense, the guideline specifies further efforts to implement a holistic approach to national security, enhance people's vigilance against potential dangers in times of peace, respect for military personnel and sense of responsibility to build a strong country with a strong military.

8. Various aircraft and exhibits displayed at 14th Airshow China

The 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, was held from November 8 to 13 in the port city of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. More than 740 domestic and overseas enterprises from 43 countries and regions participated in the exhibition in person or online. During the event, China unveiled an array of new aircraft, a life-size replica of China's orbiting Tiangong space station and a range of unmanned equipment.

9. China issues new regulations on the management of soldiers

A series of new regulations issued by the CMC went into effect on March 31, together with several supporting documents on the management of People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers. The regulations are issued to help boost the management of PLA soldiers by perfecting the recruitment, training, rank promotion, benefits and demobilization system for non-commissioned officers and conscripts.

10. PLA offers humanitarian aid overseas

As China honors its responsibilities as a major country, the PLA in 2022 continued its involvement in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions overseas. This year, China's independently developed Y-20 transport aircraft flew to countries including Tonga, Afghanistan and Pakistan on humanitarian relief missions.

(Cover: Armed polices patrol at Yongxing Island in Sansha City, south China's Hainan Province, August 1, 2022. /Xinhua)