Joint military exercise begins in China

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RAWALPINDI: A two-week long joint training exercise ‘YOUYI 5’ between special forces of China and Pakistan started in Qingtongxia city of China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

According to ISPR, the impressive opening ceremony was attended by senior military officers of special forces of Pakistan and People’s Liberation Army (PLA). National anthems of both countries were played on the occasion.

The joint exercise as part of Year of Friendship 2015 will focus on anti-terrorist operations, hostage and rescue, cordon and search operations.

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The joint exercise will enhance and further strengthen already deep military ties between Pakistan and China.

The YOUYI 5 is being carried out in extreme weather conditions of northern China to impart and share Pakistan Army’s experiences in war against terrorism.

Published in Dawn, December 9th, 2015

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Santosh Menon

Dec 09, 2015 07:46am

And the Military Exercise is called "YOUYI 5"!!. U & I?!. To be polite :) !. Strange name!.

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Zak

Dec 09, 2015 08:42am

Chinese army getting trained and picking up key skills from Pakistan' s battle hardened army , which the best in the world for physical fitness ,leadership skills ,strategic abilities and mental acumen, our Army is so advanced and better placed than other armies in the world that we will never face defeat under any circumstances and against any enemy.

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Angry Pitbull

Dec 09, 2015 08:47am

Beware while testing chinese fire arms

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Abdulla Hussain

Dec 09, 2015 10:55am

Military exercises are very important to keep men & machines in perfect shape to meet all challenges. Moreover good relationship also gets cemented further

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citizen

Dec 09, 2015 11:06am

Well wishes from India. I recommend reading angry pitbull comment though.

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rabia

Dec 09, 2015 11:44am

It all shows that along with successes in various field in nuclear and defence matters, Pakistan has the best Army persons who is going to train Chinese military officials.

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Abdulla Hussain

Dec 09, 2015 11:54am

@citizen; To some other's grapes always taste sour

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zak

Dec 09, 2015 05:01pm

China and Pakistan are now the gateway to the west via Pakistan. A regional power and the other a rising super power. Other wannabees now understanding and sending all sorts to make amends. Kashmir will get resolved soon, mark my words. its a done deal.

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zak

Dec 09, 2015 05:06pm

This shows, the dynamics of south Asia has changed. China and Pakistan will now drive S. Asia and Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar will all flock to this team. India will be left behind unless it carries out UN Kashmir plebiscite. Then Pakistan will allow it to join the team.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 09, 2015 05:55pm

Welcome to the club.

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sanaya

Dec 09, 2015 06:24pm

@Angry Pitbull If those toys are not capable of doing anything then why India is afraid of them ?

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Rashid

Dec 09, 2015 07:17pm

No intersection for India in Pak China road to centeral Asia unless plebiscite in IoK

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