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China, Thailand start preparatory training for joint air force exercise

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China, Thailand start preparatory training for joint air force exercise

2026-08-13 16:57 Last Updated At:19:37

China and Thailand have kicked off preparatory training for the "Falcon Strike 2026" joint air force exercise at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The two sides will carry out air defense, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises during the joint exercise, a Chinese defense spokesperson said last month.

It is the ninth training event of its kind between the two air forces and is aimed at further deepening traditional friendship and practical cooperation between China and Thailand, according to the Chinese defense spokesperson.

China, Thailand start preparatory training for joint air force exercise

China, Thailand start preparatory training for joint air force exercise

The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 0.75 percent lower at 2,004.58 points on Thursday.

The STAR 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest stocks listed on the board that also meet certain liquidity requirements, closed 1.11 percent lower at 1,717.75 points.

The sci-tech innovation board, commonly known as the STAR Market, was inaugurated in June 2019 at Shanghai Stock Exchange. It is designed to support companies in the high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.

China's STAR Composite Index closes lower Thursday

China's STAR Composite Index closes lower Thursday

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