The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Monday morning published two themed posters on joint military drills around the Taiwan Island.
The first poster, named "Shield of Justice: Shattering Illusions," features two golden shields adorned with the PLA emblem and the pattern of the Great Wall, two container cargo ships, three transport aircraft, and three submarines.
The second poster, named "Arrow of Justice: Control and Deterrence," illustrates an image of "three-dimensional precision firepower -- an arrow storm that crushes separatists and repels the enemy." Multiple forces of the PLA Eastern Theater Command started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around the Taiwan Island on Monday, announced Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the theater command, on Monday morning.
The drills will focus on subjects of sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas, as well as all-dimensional deterrence outside the island chain, he said.
PLA Eastern Theater Command releases themed posters of joint military drills
PLA Eastern Theater Command releases themed posters of joint military drills
PLA Eastern Theater Command releases themed posters of joint military drills
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
As solemn music played and the golden doors slowly opened, Xi and Vucic entered the hall together, followed by Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Vucic's wife Tamara Vucic.
Applauding guests rose to their feet, and paid respect to the two heads of state.
A Guard of Honor escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall, and amid solemn music, Xi formally presented the medal to Vucic.
Xi highlighted Vucic's long-standing commitment to advancing China-Serbia friendship and underscored the significance of the honor.
"President Vucic has long stayed committed to China-Serbia friendship, and he has always given China the firmest and clearest support on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns. He gains the respect from the Chinese people. This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to bilateral friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of both peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era," Xi said.
The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace.
At the invitation of Xi, Vucic is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Thursday, with this marking his first state visit to China and his ninth trip to the country overall.
Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal
