It is good to learn that China is making progress in upgrading its military equipment in a bid to heighten its ability to defend its land and waters, deter possible threats and contribute to regional peace and stability.

The Ministry of Defense confirmed on Sunday that China succeeded in conducting a land-based mid-course missile interception test within its territory. This was the second time that China has announced such a missile test, the first having been conducted on Jan 11, 2010. The test involved highly complicated technologies to detect, track and destroy a ballistic missile.

In another development that is perceived as a milestone in the country's industrialization and the modernization of its outdated forces, China conducted a successful test flight of its first jumbo airfreighter on Saturday. Experts believe the Yun-20, or Transport-20, which could perform various long-distance air transportation tasks, will improve the capabilities of the country's air force.