Joint support and training center strengthens China-Cambodia military ties: spokesman

The establishment of the China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream in southwest Cambodia's Sihanoukville province injects new momentum into the development of bilateral military ties, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

The center was officially inaugurated and put into operation last Saturday. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and a delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army attended the ceremony.

In conjunction with the inauguration ceremony, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries organized the launch of the "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise at the center.

Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesman, said, "The construction of the China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream is the result of mutual respect and equal consultation between the two countries. It complies with both countries' domestic laws, relevant international laws, and global practices, injecting new momentum and adding new dimensions to the development of bilateral military relations. The Chinese and Cambodian militaries will further strengthen practical cooperation in areas such as joint exercises, personnel training, and professional exchanges, to continuously enhance their ability to maintain regional peace and stability."

Joint support and training center strengthens China-Cambodia military ties: spokesman

Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.

Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.

Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.

Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament delegation