China's Ministry of National Defense website attacked 2.3 million times in first month
China's Ministry of National Defense website attacked 2.3 million times in first month
16:20, November 18, 2009 
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Approved by the Central Military Commission (CMC), the official website of the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China started its online trial operation on August 20, 2009. Since its online trial began the website was attacked 2.3 million times in first month, said Ji Guilin, chief editor of the website.
China's Ministry of National Defense's website (www.mod.gov.cn) has become a window for the Chinese PLA to show peace, openness, confidence and cooperation willingness to the world within its first three months. So, how does it work? A reporter from People's Daily had an interview with Ji Guilin, chief editor of the website to reveal the stories behind its operation.
Total hits reach 1.25 billion in three months and netizens pay more attention to "armed forces" and "military pictures"
The website has been online for three months. Would you like to tell us how about its operation now?
Ji Guilin: Basically, it's doing well. Website hits has reached 1.25 billion in three months. And the webpage's can be opened in 3 seconds in China and 5 seconds abroad. 40 percent of its readers are from Beijing, Guangdong and Jiangsu. And the Chinese version's overseas readers are mainly from U.S., Australia, Singapore and Japan and the English version's overseas readers are mainly from U.S., Australia and UK.
Website hits have reached 70 million in first day and rushed to 130 million the second day.
What most concerns the netizens?
Ji Guiin: The focuses vary between the Chinese and English versions. It can be clearly seen through accessible statistics, Chinese versions readers pay more attention to leadership of Central Military Commission, leaders activities, weapons, military exercises and military science and technology; while, the English versions readers pay more attention to military photos, leadership of Central Military Commission, leaders activities and armed forces.
Amount of authoritative information from the Central Military Commission headquarters is increasing continuously.
As the military departments' authoritative website, how can we distinguish it from portals' military channels and the military forums?
Ji Guilin: "Small but excellent." The portals' military channels always pursue "large and all-inclusive", but there are few websites that can provide exclusive military information. The Ministry of National Defense's website emphasizes more exclusive and authoritative information. When unexpected or major events occur, the relevant departments would promptly inform the Ministry of Defense website to ensure the significant information is promptly released.
For example, the news "13 million college students will become eligible for recruitment into the People's Liberation Army" was first reported by mod.gov.cn. And an exclusive report can bring over 10 million hits. Hereafter, we will carry out live video feeds from the press conferences held by China's Ministry of National Defense. And the spokesmen's speech will be published on our website first.
To grasp the right to talk on defense is also the strategic task for Chinese army
With the concept of opening up for army building, the Chinese army carried out many moves toward opening up. Is the mov.com.cn also aimed at this?
Ji Guilin: For a long time, the channels for unveiling China's military information have been blocked, thus irresponsible talk and rumors spread, giving a very bad impression. The founding of the website is designed to let the outside world have a better understanding of China's national defense policy, and help enhance foreign exchange and cooperation.
How does the website set its columns?
Ji Guilin: In brief, the website has three columns: news coverage, including military news, activities, ideas and so on; material, including leadership, history, weapons and equipment, etc.; special columns and features, including pictures, videos, hot topics and services and other columns.
Which advantages did you draw from similar experiences of foreign websites in the process of pre-survey?
Ji Guilin: Mainly the form of information communication. They are more like "weapons" concluding plenty of elements with visual impact. As a form of enhancing troop morale, the website continues to shape a strong, professional and fair image of the military, increasing social identity and attracting young people to join the army. All of these are worth learning.
The website has two main functions: first, to release authoritative information, and second to provide for the military services. We added a column named "Defense Affairs Service Center ", which is popular with netizens.
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China's Ministry of National Defense's website (www.mod.gov.cn) has become a window for the Chinese PLA to show peace, openness, confidence and cooperation willingness to the world within its first three months. So, how does it work? A reporter from People's Daily had an interview with Ji Guilin, chief editor of the website to reveal the stories behind its operation.
Total hits reach 1.25 billion in three months and netizens pay more attention to "armed forces" and "military pictures"
The website has been online for three months. Would you like to tell us how about its operation now?
Ji Guilin: Basically, it's doing well. Website hits has reached 1.25 billion in three months. And the webpage's can be opened in 3 seconds in China and 5 seconds abroad. 40 percent of its readers are from Beijing, Guangdong and Jiangsu. And the Chinese version's overseas readers are mainly from U.S., Australia, Singapore and Japan and the English version's overseas readers are mainly from U.S., Australia and UK.
Website hits have reached 70 million in first day and rushed to 130 million the second day.
What most concerns the netizens?
Ji Guiin: The focuses vary between the Chinese and English versions. It can be clearly seen through accessible statistics, Chinese versions readers pay more attention to leadership of Central Military Commission, leaders activities, weapons, military exercises and military science and technology; while, the English versions readers pay more attention to military photos, leadership of Central Military Commission, leaders activities and armed forces.
Amount of authoritative information from the Central Military Commission headquarters is increasing continuously.
As the military departments' authoritative website, how can we distinguish it from portals' military channels and the military forums?
Ji Guilin: "Small but excellent." The portals' military channels always pursue "large and all-inclusive", but there are few websites that can provide exclusive military information. The Ministry of National Defense's website emphasizes more exclusive and authoritative information. When unexpected or major events occur, the relevant departments would promptly inform the Ministry of Defense website to ensure the significant information is promptly released.
For example, the news "13 million college students will become eligible for recruitment into the People's Liberation Army" was first reported by mod.gov.cn. And an exclusive report can bring over 10 million hits. Hereafter, we will carry out live video feeds from the press conferences held by China's Ministry of National Defense. And the spokesmen's speech will be published on our website first.
To grasp the right to talk on defense is also the strategic task for Chinese army
With the concept of opening up for army building, the Chinese army carried out many moves toward opening up. Is the mov.com.cn also aimed at this?
Ji Guilin: For a long time, the channels for unveiling China's military information have been blocked, thus irresponsible talk and rumors spread, giving a very bad impression. The founding of the website is designed to let the outside world have a better understanding of China's national defense policy, and help enhance foreign exchange and cooperation.
How does the website set its columns?
Ji Guilin: In brief, the website has three columns: news coverage, including military news, activities, ideas and so on; material, including leadership, history, weapons and equipment, etc.; special columns and features, including pictures, videos, hot topics and services and other columns.
Which advantages did you draw from similar experiences of foreign websites in the process of pre-survey?
Ji Guilin: Mainly the form of information communication. They are more like "weapons" concluding plenty of elements with visual impact. As a form of enhancing troop morale, the website continues to shape a strong, professional and fair image of the military, increasing social identity and attracting young people to join the army. All of these are worth learning.
The website has two main functions: first, to release authoritative information, and second to provide for the military services. We added a column named "Defense Affairs Service Center ", which is popular with netizens.
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