Pakistani, Chinese armies begin joint training exercise in Xinjiang

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Pakistani and Chinese armies commenced a joint training exercise called "Karakoram 2026" on Wednesday in Xinjiang's Korla city, focusing on anti-terrorism operations at high altitudes. Colonel Chen Xi of China’s defense ministry highlighted that the exercises would include drone operation, long-range sniping, and live-force drills to improve both nations' capabilities in combating terrorism together. This event underscores the strong strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, which was reaffirmed in May with a commitment to enhance military cooperation further.
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A joint training exercise called Karakoram 2026 between Pakistani and Chinese armies began in Xinjiang province on Wednesday. The event took place at a training base in Korla city, where both sides exchanged counter-terrorism tactics and Pakistani troops observed Chinese weaponry and equipment. Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, stated that this exercise aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and improve their joint response to terrorism threats. The drills will include operations such as drone operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping at high altitudes. Pakistan and China have a longstanding strategic partnership, which was further exemplified by their recent joint patrolling exercise in September.

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Jamil Nagri
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China Chinese Karakoram 2026 Pakistani Xinjiang

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China GPE · 4× Chinese NORP · 2× Pakistani NORP · 2× Beijing GPE · 1× Chen Xi PERSON · 1× Korla GPE · 1× Pakistan GPE · 1× Xinhua news agency ORG · 1× Xinjiang GPE · 1× the China Military Bugle ORG · 1×

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Before the drill commenced, Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, said last week that the exercise would help the two sides deepen exchanges and cooperation and enhance their ability to jointly respond to the threat of terrorism.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14
🔮 Before the drill commenced, Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, said last week that the exercise would help the two sides deepen exchanges and cooperation and enhance their ability to jointly respond to the threat of terrorism.
2026-10-14 · Dawn
Pakistani, Chinese armies begin joint training exercise in Xinjiang · mixed framing

Claims (9 extracted, 3 hedged)

A joint training exercise of Pakistani and Chinese armies, “Karakoram 2026”, began in the Xinjiang province of China on Wednesday. asserted
exercise → begin → Wednesday
The opening ceremony of Karakoram 2026 was held at a training base in Korla city, according to the China Military Bugle, the official media account of Beijing’s armed forces. uncertain
ceremony → hold → forces
The two sides exchanged counter-terrorism experience and Pakistani troops observed some Chinese weapons and equipment. asserted
troops → exchange → weapons
Before the drill commenced, Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, said last week that the exercise would help the two sides deepen exchanges and cooperation and enhance their ability to jointly respond to the threat of terrorism. asserted
sides → commence → terrorism
He said the training would focus on “joint anti-terrorism clearance operations at high altitudes”. asserted
training → say → altitudes
The press secretary added that the drills would involve drone operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and would cover “joint command and live-force exercises”, according to China’s Xinhua news agency. uncertain
drills → add → agency
Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership. asserted
Pakistan → share → partnership
In September, the two countries held a joint patrolling exercise at Mantika Pass, at an altitude of approximately 4,700 metres, near Khunjerab top situated in the upper area of GB’s Hunza. asserted
countries → hold → Hunza
In May, they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral military cooperation and strategic coordination. uncertain
they → reaffirm → cooperation
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