China-Thailand joint military drill unfolds multiple training courses

The "Commando 2024" joint military drill between China and Thailand has organized multiple training courses from live firing to weapons use and military strategies in southwest China's Yunnan Province, in a bid to strengthen coordination and collaboration between the two sides.

After a target-shooting demonstration involving pistols and rifles and the introduction of equipment operation and use tips by Chinese servicemen, the two sides participated in every aspect of shooting.

Meanwhile, a battlefield first aid lesson was carried out, focusing on exchanges and discussions on the use of first aid equipment and the standardized procedures for first aid and mutual rescue.

The drill also included a real live-fire home invasion scenario, with the mixed Chinese and Thai officers and soldiers breaking in typical scenes such as meeting rooms and bedrooms, searching for and shooting at the targets. Later, they also received a training program in equipment operation and blasting.

"Through the multiple mixed training courses in the past few days, the participating officers and soldiers from both China and Thailand have made significant improvements in weapons and equipment use, as well as basic tactics and strategies. During the training process, we have not only established a tacit understanding and friendship, but more importantly, improved our ability to coordinate and cooperate," said Yin Xingjie, a Chinese serviceman.

The drill, planned to last for 11 days through Friday, is the 7th of the "Commando" joint training series between the Chinese and Thai militaries.

China-Thailand joint military drill unfolds multiple training courses

Experts and financial institutions from China and abroad expressed their confidence in the Chinese economy during the annual conference of Financial Street Forum 2024.

After China's fiscal authorities introduced a range of policies earlier this month, aiming at expanding effective domestic demand and promoting high-quality economic development, Chinese and global investors have shown active responses. As the barometer of economic development, the positive shift in the capital market reflects a bright future for the Chinese economy, said Jin Li, vice president of the Southern University of Science and Technology.

"We have witnessed that the capital market is significantly turning positive. We can argue that the financial capital market, as the barometer of economic development, is now reflecting the resilience of Chinese economic development and its promising future. I am very confident about the development of the Chinese economy and the Chinese capital market constantly showing a positive trend," said Jin.

Foreign investors and experts echoed this sentiment and shared their high hopes for the future of the Chinese economy during the conference, especially given the recent government policies.

"I think if we see maybe some more policies, consistent policies, we are likely to see more economic activity, a bit more improvement into 2025. So, we are still very positive on the China market," said Shaun Brodie, head of Research Content of Cushman & Wakefield Greater China.

Guests at Financial Street Forum confident in robust Chinese economy