China News Service, Beijing, September 24 (Reporter Li Chun) At the regular press conference of the Ministry of National Defense of China on the 24th, spokesman Tan Kefei confirmed that the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning and Shandong ships have completed routine training and sea trials respectively.
A reporter asked that day, according to U.S. media reports, the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning and Shandong ships have been conducting training missions at the same time recently, focusing on their ability to perform dual-carrier combat missions.
Please confirm and comment.
Tan Kefei introduced that the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning and Shandong ships have completed routine training and sea trials respectively.
The purpose of the above activities is to test the performance of weapons and equipment and the level of military training, and to enhance the ability to perform missions.
In addition, a reporter asked that according to media reports, the Tibet Military Region held a joint multi-arm combat drill.
Please confirm.
Tan Kefei said that in recent days, the Tibet Military Region organized a number of live ammunition exercises across the day and night to test the suitability and firepower of the troops in ultra-high altitude areas.
"The above exercise is an arrangement within the annual training plan and is not targeted at any specific country."
The Chinese army went to Russia this month to participate in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise. A reporter asked further relevant information at the press conference that day.
Tan Kefei said that according to the consensus reached by China and Russia, the Chinese participating troops arrived in Russia in mid-September to participate in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise. Organization establishment, combat training and joint campaign planning tasks.
The actual combat exercise will be held on the 25th at the Kapustin Yar shooting range in Astrakhan, Russia.
"This exercise strengthened the ability of the multinational forces to jointly respond to security threats and jointly maintain regional peace and stability, and promote the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era," he said.
Another reporter asked that the "International Military Games-2020" has come to an end in Russia this month. Please tell us about the situation of China's participation this time.
Tan Kefei said that the "International Military Games-2020" has been successfully concluded recently.
The Chinese army took part in 6 competitions, winning 4 individual firsts, 4 teams second, and 2 teams third, and completed the competition tasks well.
"This participation has achieved the goals and effects of strengthening strategic mutual trust between China and Russia, deepening military exchanges and cooperation, and promoting the innovative development of military training." (End)