Over 200 young students from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions visited Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy barracks and warships in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province on Monday, marking the launch of a military experience program for youth from the two regions.
The participants boarded naval vessels to get a close look at military weapons and equipment and took part in a series of signature naval training activities, including flag signaling, combat casualty care, and fire protective suit drills.
The program has lined up a diverse slate of immersive activities for its full duration. Participants will visit Zhanjiang's "Ten-Mile Military Port" and Military Culture Expo Park, watch live warship-themed performances, and join basic military training sessions covering formation drills, military boxing, and automatic rifle disassembly.
Through these rich, hands-on experiences, the program aims to help young people from Hong Kong and Macao gain a deeper understanding of the motherland.
Over 200 Hong Kong, Macao youths tour PLA Navy barracks in Guangdong
Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Imbroda noted that the recent influx of migrants into Ceuta necessitated new border security measures for both Ceuta and Melilla, Spain's two autonomous cities on Moroccan territory.
On the same day, Spanish police reported that around 73,500 illegal migrants have been sent back to Morocco from Ceuta. Local public order is steadily recovering, and local shops have resumed business operations. In addition, at least 88 migrants died while attempting to swim into the enclave during the chaos.
Meanwhile, judicial action is underway in Morocco to tackle the root of the border unrest. A Moroccan lower court began hearings against 25 suspects allegedly behind the mass illegal crossings and border riots targeting Ceuta. Prosecutors revealed seven defendants face charges of armed resistance to police, assault on officials and destruction of public infrastructure. Two others stand accused of migrant smuggling, unlicensed transportation and illegal passenger transport. Investigations into the case remain ongoing.
Spanish enclave Melilla calls for neutral zone with Morocco
