China, Belarus hold joint military training

Soldiers from China and Belarus stand side by side during a joint training exercise, Jinan, Shandong Province, August 5, 2018. [Photo: 81.cn]

China and Belarus have held joint training for their special military forces at an army training base in the city of Jinan, Shangdong Province, August 5, reports 81.cn.

The two countries each sent 50 soldiers to participate. The soldiers were teamed together to finish assigned tasks including stamina tests, hand-to-hand combat and parachuting.

A Belorussian solider stands at attention during special military forces training exercises in Jinan, Shandong Province, August 5, 2018. [Photo: 81.cn]

Military officials say the joint training was focused on anti-terror tactics. Soldiers also took part in cultural exchange activities during the training.

This marks the first training sessions between the militaries of China and Belarus since the PLA's reorganization last year.

A Chinese solider tests military equipment during a joint training exercise for special military forces in Jinan, Shandong Province, August 5, 2018. [Photo: 81.cn]