Chinese Troops Head to Russia for a Tough Mountain-Warfare Competition
TPG/Getty Images The Chinese soldiers will be learning from Russian military practice in extreme conditions. China is sending a group of soldiers to take part in a military competition in Russia that will test their winter skills in gruelling mountain conditions. According to China's defence ministry, 11 soldiers from the Harbin-based 78th Group Army unit under Northern Theatre Command will travel to Russia on April 2 to take part in a 50 km (31-mile) trek through the Western Sayan mountain range. Challenges will include locating someone caught in an avalanche, f...
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