The Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Western Theater Command will deploy troops to Pakistan for a combined anti-terrorism exercise that would take place from late November to mid-December.
The drill, known as “Warrior-VIII,” would concentrate on coordinated counterterrorism strike and cleanup operations. The ministry stated that the two sides would conduct live military drills that mirror the real battle process and participate in multi-level and mixed training across a variety of specialties.
The goal of this year’s exercise, which is the eighth in a series between the Chinese and Pakistani militaries, is to strengthen and expand their practical cooperation and exchanges while also improving their ability to conduct joint counterterrorism operations, according to China Military Online.
