China, Pakistan to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in Pakistan

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command will send troops to Pakistan and conduct the Warrior-VIII joint anti-terrorism exercise from late November to mid-December, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday.

The exercise, which is in accordance with an annual schedule and consensus reached by the Chinese and Pakistani militaries, is themed "a joint anti-terrorism elimination and strike operation," in which the two sides plan to carry out joint mixed training across multiple levels and specialties, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a press release, noting that the drill will organize joint planning and live-force exercises based on actual combat procedures.

It is the eighth edition of Warrior series China-Pakistan joint military exercise, and its goal is to consolidate and deepen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, as well as to strengthen their joint anti-terrorism capabilities, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry.