KAMPONG CHHNANG, Cambodia, May 30 -- On May 28, local time, the conclusion ceremony of China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise was held in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia.
From May 14 to 28, the troops from Chinese and Cambodian armed forces conducted the Golden Dragon 2025 joint exercise in Kampong Chhnang Province and the airspace and waters off the Sihanoukville Port.
As the 7th iteration of the Golden Dragon series, this year's exercise has three highlights.
First, it focused on counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance operations.
Second, the China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream provided support for maritime drills for the first time. Both sides' air force helicopters took part in the exercise for the first time. Land, naval, air and joint logistic support troops from both sides conducted drills together.
Third, the exercise consisted of two parts: naval and air drills, ground & air drills.
During the joint exercise, the Chinese participating troops also donated school supplies and provided free medical service to the local community.
The joint exercise enhanced the joint commanding and operational capabilities of the two militaries, marking a new starting point in the cooperation between the two militaries and their actual combat capabilities.
(Video Editor: Yang Xueqing)
