The Chinese and Cambodian armed forces attending the "Golden Dragon-2025" joint drill conducted training in mixed groups on Sunday, covering subjects such as assault coordination, rappelling and unmanned equipment utilization.
During the training, officers and soldiers of both sides were divided into mixed teams for rescue, blockade and intelligence reconnaissance to carry out training simultaneously.
After Chinese team members explained and demonstrated key points of boarding a moving vehicle, team members of both sides discussed and exchanged ideas action habits and the use of individual equipment.
Chinese instructor Zhang Yang, who is participating in the "Golden Dragon" series of joint exercises for the third time, explained in detail to participating officers and soldiers on gun holding posture when opening and closing the vehicle door, and the ways of boarding the vehicle when holding different weapons.
"The most important thing about assault is speed. Only with fast speed can you attack and evacuate quickly, so it is crucial to grasp every detail in operations," said Zhang.
Afterwards, the teams conduct training in simulated buildings such as banks and hotels.
After breaking into designated areas, team members quickly approached target buildings, alternately provided cover, broke into the buildings through doors, and searched rooms, to verify the combat effectiveness and practicality of tactical coordination.
On the same day, unmanned equipment training was carried out.
The Chinese team members used drone swarms and FPV (first-person-view) drones to explain and demonstrate key points in formation flying, indoor search, and guided strikes.
The joint exercise is the seventh of its kind between the Chinese and Cambodian militaries, which serves to facilitate practical cooperation between the two sides and contribute to the building of an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
China, Cambodia hold mixed group training during joint military drill
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
