China air force completes drill in west Pacific
Updated: 2015-03-30 16:29
(Xinhua)
|
||||||||
GUANGZHOU - The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force completed a military drill for the first time in the airspace above the west Pacific Ocean on Monday, a military spokesperson said.
According to Shen Jinke, spokesperson with the air force, PLA aircraft flew over the west Pacific via the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan on Monday.
They returned to base later the same day, having successfully completed the drill which aims to "level up the PLA Air Force's mobility and combativeness" over the high seas.
This is the first time that the PLA Air Force conducted such drills in an airspace far offshore from Chinese coastlines, Shen said, but added that similar drills were a common practice among major world powers.
The spokesperson stressed that the drill is a routine exercise included in the air force's annual training plans and is "in line with international laws and practices."
"The drill is not targeted at any certain country or targets and carries no threat against other countries and regions," Shen said.
- Students show support for Earth Hour
- Sleep with fish at Tianjin aquarium
- Moments of beauty and strength at ISU figure skating worlds
- Pier Antique Show in New York
- Rio bay won't be clean for sailing: organizers
- Tech tycoons' take on innovation in BFA
- World dignitaries at state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew
- Sandstorm shrouds Beijing
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
Full coverage of Boao Forum for Asia |
Annual legislative and political advisory sessions |
Spring Festival trends reflect a changing China |
Patent applications lead the world |
BC lures Chinese tourists |
Festival Special: Apps that make holiday shopping easier |
Today's Top News
China, US 'cannot afford' maritime dispute
Focus shifts to cause of NYC explosion after 2 bodies found
Warship arrives to evacuate Chinese nationals from Yemen
'Belt and road' blueprint boosts practical cooperation
China-US 'new diplomacy' discussed
China eyes $2.5 tln annual trade volume with Belt and Road countries
Chinese Vice President attends Lee Kuan Yew's funeral
Youku Tudou faces class
action lawsuit
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |