China and Singapore are to hold a joint army training in late November to enhance counter-terrorism capacity, said a spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.
Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesman, made the statement at a press briefing in Beijing in response to a media query.
"In line with the annual plan and the consensus between China and Singapore, the armies from the two countries will hold joint exercise 'Exercise Cooperation-2024' in China's Henan Province in late November. The training centers on urban counter-terrorism operations and is aimed at deepening practical cooperation between the two armies and enhancing the capacity of joint counter-terrorism operations. The serial joint army training between China and Singapore under the name of 'Exercise Cooperation' has been a tradition of the two armies and this year's exercise is the sixth edition of it," said Zhang.
China, Singapore to hold joint army training in late November: spokesman
Peru's business community and government say they are eagerly anticipating new cooperation opportunities with China in technology and sustainable development brought by the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the Peruvian capital Lima.
Scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Lima under the theme "Empower, Include, Grow," the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will gather leaders from 21 member economies across the Asia-Pacific, including the United States and China, the two largest economies in the world, as well as other major economies in Southeast Asia.
"Members of the Peruvian business community are looking to display their demands and supplies. The focus will be on investment in areas like technology and manufacturing, and there is an expectation on what achievements the APEC will provide. It is obvious China is the factory of the world. With the Chancay Port and other special economic zones opening, Peru is looking forward to seeing Chinese factories setting up in Peru," said Julio Perez, president of the Peruvian Exporters Association, in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).
In addition to technological advancements, the Peruvian government is also actively focusing on green development and transitioning towards sustainable practices. Emphasizing eco-friendly solutions, renewable energy sources and environmentally conscious strategies, businesses are aligning their objectives with global sustainability goals.
"With the arrival of President Xi Jinping, we hope to expand free trade agreements with China. The environmental issue is always transversal to all projects. So we do hope to strengthen our relations in the conservation of the environment, in environmental quality, biodiversity conservation, and projects of sustainable development," Juan Carlos Castro, Peruvian Minister of Environment, told the CGTN.
Peruvian business community, government anticipate greater tech, environment cooperation with China
