A judge rejected Brazil's request to dismiss a long legal battle to determine the owner of the Bahia Emerald, a gem weighing more than 180,000 carats.
The Chinese military is beefing up supervision to fight corruption in its ranks with detailed regulations, which is said to be crucial in preventing graft crimes.
The People's Liberation Army is inviting private enterprises to bid on its training-related contracts, an unprecedented move to optimize the military budget and boost participation of the private sector.
Jilin armed police joined the party by performing a "Little Apple" dance after a Xi'an Conscription Office promotional video, featuring the hit song, became an instant hit online.
China-Russia navies conduct "anti-piracy" exercises
An upcoming test would indicate that its engineers and designers have made remarkable strides to finalize the J-20 project.
China's first aircraft carrier has conducted more than 100 tests and tasks since early December, when it began a training mission in the S China Sea.
China's first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, started a long-distance training mission as part of a fleet to areas near South China Sea, the military said Tuesday.
Chinese and Indian armies ended their nine-day joint anti-terrorism training session with a live fire drill Wednesday in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
China's nuclear submarine fleet has had a remarkable safety record for more than 40 years and gained rich experience through rigorous training and drills, its fleet commanders said.
China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, returned to its homeport Saturday after a three-month voyage, during which it carried out major and crucial tests.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Monday it will launch a military exercise, dubbed "Mission Action 2013," on Tuesday.