Review of China’s military drills in 2017 - Photos


Soldiers participate in a parade to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Chinese People’s Liberation Army at Zhurihe military training base on July 30, 2017. A total of 36 squads participated in the parade. Photo: 81.cn


A Chinese naval ship conducts combat drills in the western Pacific Ocean on March 2, 2017. The PLA Navy also deployed various types of aircraft to join the fleets in the combat exercise. Photo: 81.cn


A team of 10 PLA cadets from a Chinese military academy compete in the International Military Education Conference and the International Patrol Competition in Santiago, capital of Chile. A total 130 participants from world-renowned military academies participated in the competition from March 8 to March 17, 2017. Teams are required to complete 14 events within 48 hours. The Chinese team ranked third overall. Photo: 81.cn


A team of 10 PLA cadets from a Chinese military academy compete in the International Military Education Conference and the International Patrol Competition in Santiago, capital of Chile. A total 130 participants from world-renowned military academies participated in the competition from March 8 to March 17, 2017. Teams are required to complete 14 events within 48 hours. The Chinese team ranked third overall. Photo: 81.cn


A Chinese artillery battalion launches missiles during a trans-regional training exercise in western China in September. Photo: 81.cn


A Yun-9 military aircraft conducts an airdrop drill over the South China Sea in December. Photo: 81.cn

Source: globaltimes.cn