By Li Lei and Shao Bokang
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Dec. 18 -- The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-VIII" joint counter-terrorism exercise returned to China by two Y-20 transport aircraft on December 14, local time.
Focusing on joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations, the two sides conducted training in mixed groups on subjects including equipment operation, live-fire shooting with various firearms, individual counter-terrorist skills, team counter-terrorist tactics, treatment in war wound, and communication interoperability, which has effectively tested the capabilities of the two militaries in joint counter-terrorism operations. The two sides also held sports competitions, cultural days, and other activities.
"Over the past more than 20 days, the Chinese and Pakistani troops have worked closely together and demonstrated their abilities in jointly safeguarding regional security and stability," said the Chinese commander at the closing ceremony.
This is the eighth edition of the "Warrior" series China-Pakistan joint military exercise, which has become a major platform for counter-terrorism cooperation between the Chinese and Pakistani militaries.