The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army exercise entered the mixed-team training phase at a training base in central China's Henan Province on Friday.
Under the theme of conducting a joint urban anti-terrorism operation, the drill aims to train the participating troops in weapon operation and tactical coordination with over 20 subjects, so as to hone their ability to operate in synergy.
In the joint training, the two sides adopted a mixed-team approach, forming multiple squads of reconnaissance and intelligence, assault, and air insertion to carry out training simultaneously.
Team members utilized equipment like drones and individual radar to establish a multidimensional reconnaissance network, enabling precise tracking of the number, locations, and movements of the terrorist group.
"Our reconnaissance team combines manned and unmanned equipment to complement each other, fully leveraging their respective advantages to collect intelligence from all angles, thus ensuring the successful completion of reconnaissance missions," said Wang Jingkai, a Chinese participant in the training.
The teams of assault and air insertion were tasked with rescuing hostages, a mission that is crucial to the success of the entire operation.
They need to approach the targets from underground, ground, and high altitude, forming an encirclement for a coordinated assault.
Team members from both sides also conducted joint training on tasks such as clearing remaining enemies, searching, explosive ordnance disposal and casualty treatment and evacuation.
In addition, the command personnel of the two sides conducted command skills training and operational rehearsal.
"Through the first mixed-team training, the commanders of both sides have achieved greater mutual understanding and integration in joint mechanisms for planning and coordinating actions. The collaboration between our team members has also deepened, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent live-fire comprehensive exercises between China and Singapore," said Du Xun, another Chinese participant.
This is the sixth edition of the Cooperation series exercise between the two countries' armies.
China, Singapore conduct mixed-team training during joint army drill on urban anti-terrorism
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
