U.S., Chinese Troops Conclude Joint Humanitarian Drill In Kunming
November 18 2016
Chinese and American troops have wrapped up a joint disaster relief exercise, reports NBC News.
The six-day drill was held in southwest China's Yunnan province in the city of Kunming. A closing ceremony and barbecue was held Friday.
The exercise involved 89 U.S. troops and 134 Chinese soldiers. The goal was improving cooperation in rescue operations. It involved "live troop exercises," said officials from both nations.
The drills included the simulated digging of bodies...
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