Soldiers of Chinese participating troops introduce their weapons and equipment to their Tanzanian counterparts. (Photo by Fu Chao)
By Junzhengping
In a series of activities including the "Peace Unity-2024" joint exercise between the militaries of China and Tanzania, China-Russia "Exercise Joint Sea-2024" joint maritime exercise, China-Vietnam "Cooperation-2024" joint counter-terrorism training and the Mission Harmony-2024 by the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has attracted the world's attention through more frequent appearance on the international stage in recent days.
Cooperation and exchanges with foreign militaries are not only parts of routine military diplomatic arrangements, but also the specific manifestation of the international responsibilities taken by the Chinese military. However, these normal communication activities have incurred worries of some people who always make groundless speculations about China's intentions of foreign cooperation, maliciously connect them to international or regional situations, deliberately misinterpret these joint exercises and exchange activities, and attempt to label them as the so-called threats. The Chinese military always brings friendship, peace, development and win-win results to the other sides through foreign exchanges. Throughout history, the Chinese military has never invaded other countries or interfered in their internal affairs. In contrast to certain countries and military organizations that constantly impose explicit military threats, the joint military exercises and training conducted by the Chinese military are in full compliance with relevant international laws and practices and are never targeted at specific sides.
From participating in peace and security forums and undertaking overseas military missions such as peacekeeping, escort and disaster relief, to conducting regular joint exercises, the Chinese military's foreign exchanges have always been guided by the concept of serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Its ultimate goal is to make positive contributions to world peace and security. Recently, after the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark visited Tanzania, the Tanzanian Daily News spoke highly of the China-Tanzania friendship as a true friendship standing out in difficult times. The "Peace Unity-2024" joint exercise is seen locally as a symbol of the enduring friendship and cooperation between China and African countries, demonstrating the positive attitude of the Chinese military to jointly address security challenges and promote world peace through dialogue and cooperation.
The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark visits Tanzania. (Photo/Chinese Embassy in Tanzania)
Facts speak louder than words. By taking concrete actions to safeguard peace, spread friendship and sow hope, the Chinese military has shown the world the responsibility and commitment of a military of a major country and made the world feel the presence of China as a force for peace and friendship.
Setting out for world peace has increasingly become a distinctive feature of the Chinese military. The Chinese military will continue to go international with a more open and sincere attitude and strengthen foreign exchanges and cooperation, despite any disturbance by certain people's sarcasm and allegations. The Chinese military will continue to faithfully implement the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, actively fulfill their international responsibilities, and take concrete actions to bring valuable certainty and stability to a turbulent world, so as to inject more confidence and positive energy into safeguarding global peace and development.
The picture shows the Chinese peacekeeping troops in peacekeeping mission. (File Photo)
