China, Cambodia to hold joint drill on disaster reduction
BEIJING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Cambodian armies
will stage a joint drill featuring humanitarian rescue and disaster
alleviation in Phnom Penh from Dec. 11 to 26, China's military
spokesperson Yang Yujun told a press briefing Wednesday.
A total of 97 land troops from the Southern Theater Command of
the People's Liberation Army and 280 from Cambodia will take part in the
drill, Yang said.
The event aims to strengthen collaboration in the operations of
humanitarian rescue and disaster reduction as well deepen pragmatic
cooperation, the spokesperson said.
In another development, Yang said the Chinese army has expressed
grave concerns over armed conflicts near the China-Myanmar border,
calling on all parties involved to take effective measures and
strengthen military control in the area.
The Chinese army has strengthened patrol and safety protection
along the border and has prepared for various emergencies, Yang said,
adding that the army will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and
security, as well as the safety of people's lives and property.
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