Colonel Hu Xiao, China’s Defense Attaché

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  • China 2026/07/22

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    China celebrates PLA’s 99th anniversary in Tehran, reaffirms commitment to strategic ties with Iran

    TEHRAN – The Chinese Embassy in Tehran on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, hosted a reception to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ceremony brought together senior Iranian and Chinese officials, diplomats from various countries, military attachés, and distinguished guests. Among the keynote speakers were Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, Chinese Defense Attaché Senior Colonel Hu Xiao, and Brigadier-General Mohammad Ahadi, Deputy for International Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran.

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews the troops during his inspection of the PLA garrison stationed in the Macao Special Administrative Region, south China, Dec. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Gang) 2025-07-31 13:37

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    China’s PLA at 98: A pillar of global peace and security

    TEHRAN — As the world faces an era of heightened geopolitical tension, growing insecurity, and shifting power dynamics, one military institution continues to stand out—not for aggression, but for its steady contributions to international peace and stability. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), founded in 1927, has not only become the bedrock of China’s national defense but has also evolved into a prominent global force dedicated to promoting peace, development, and multilateral cooperation.