The successful takeoff and landing of the "Attack-21" drone on the Sichuan ship is an important milestone in the construction of our military's new domain and new quality combat capabilities.

On the afternoon of November 6, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.

Reporter: According to reports, the first type of carrier-based reconnaissance-strike integrated stealth drone of the Chinese military successfully took off and landed on the Sichuan ship. Some media claim this will expand the Chinese Navy's long-range operational capabilities and change the balance of maritime power in the Western Pacific. What is your comment on this?

Chen Xi: The successful takeoff and landing of the "Attack-21" stealth drone on the Sichuan ship marks an important milestone in the construction of new domain and new quality combat forces of the Chinese military. We adhere to the operational needs as our guide, closely follow the development of military technology worldwide, and accelerate the modernization of weaponry and equipment, all to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It is important to emphasize that China is committed to a path of peaceful development, consistently pursues a defensive national defense policy, and has always been a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world.