BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Monday expressed the hope that more people will gain a real, multidimensional, comprehensive understanding of the Chinese armed forces through their new X social media account.

"We will publish information promptly, share stories, and respond to public concerns," Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference.

He noted that the ministry will improve its work through sincere, attentive dialogue with overseas followers, and play a better role as a bridge between the Chinese people and people in the rest of the world.

Opened last week under the name "Ministry of National Defense of China," the account has already gained more than 340,000 followers. ■