Indian, Chinese Army kick off anti-terrorism exercise

[Hindustani78]

Last Updated: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 12:32
Indian, Chinese Army kick off anti-terrorism exercise | Zee News

Beijing: Indian and Chinese armies on Monday kicked off a 10-day joint anti-terrorism exercise in China's Yunnan province which officials said will help enhance mutual understanding, communication and cooperation.

India for the first time fielded a contingent of 175 troops from 2nd Battalion of Naga Regiment from Eastern Command which looks after the border with China.

China, meanwhile, deployed troops from 14 Corps of China's Chengdu Military Region whose focus is on Indian borders.

Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the exercise at Kunming city which will culminate on October 22, Indian Embassy said in a statement today.

Troops of both sides will undergo intensive joint training which includes displays, demonstrations and a comprehensive joint exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China, the statement said.

Exchange of high level visits between India and China, especially the visit of President Xi Jinping to India last year and that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China this year have pushed forward bilateral relations, Deputy Commander of Chengdu Military Region Lieutenant General Zhou Xiaoxhou said at the inaugural ceremony while addressing the participating troops.

"The joint military exercise will help enhance mutual understanding and communication and cooperation between the armed forces of India and China," Zhou said.

The Hand-in-Hand joint exercises this year are significant as they are truly "joint" in planning, command structure and in action, Indian Ambassador to China Ashok K Kantha said.

"Under conditions when terrorism has emerged as a major threat to humanity, the counter terror cooperation between the two militaries has added significance," he said.

The two armed forces should develop the habit of working together and the joint exercises are an important endeavour in that direction, Kantha said.

"India and China have agreed that peace and tranquility in the border areas is an important prerequisite for continued growth of bilateral relations."

"In this regard, the two countries have put in place several CBMs (Confidence Building Measures) and the joint military exercises are an important component of the CBMs," Kantha said and recalled the understanding between the leaders of the two countries and called for further strengthening the defence exchanges.

In his remarks, Lieutenant General Surinder Singh, Corps Commander, Eastern Command called for strengthening defence exchanges between India and China.

This is the fifth round of exercise between both the armies. The first drill was held in southwest China's Yunnan Province in 2007, followed by drills in Belgaum in Karnataka in 2008. The third round was held in southwest China's Sichuan in 2013, followed by fourth in Pune in 2014.

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[Hindustani78]

Kunming military exercise with China underscores India's balancing act - The Hindu

India and China begin counter-terror drills in Kunming, as well as the Malabar-2015 naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal.
India’s attempt to keep China engaged in a military-cooperation cycle while it bolters defence ties with the United States and Japan is becoming strikingly illustrated this week when it begins counter-terror drills in Kunming, as well as the Malabar-2015 naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal.

The joint Hand-in-Hand counterterrorism exercises between India and China started on Monday, following the arrival in Kunming of 175 personnel from the Naga Regiment of the Eastern Command. An equal number of Chinese personnel from the Chengdu based 14 corps are participating in the manouevres whose aim is “to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China”. This year’s annual exercise kicked off with addresses at Kunming’s Dabanqiao Training Base by Lieutenant General Surinder Singh, Head of Observers Delegation, and Ashok K. Kantha, India’s ambassador to China, and Lieutenant General Zhou Xiaozhou from China.

While these exercises will continue till October 22, the much larger Malabar-2015 naval drills, with the U.S. and Japan will commence later this week in the Bay of Bengal.

In view of the growing tensions with Japan, the Chinese are focusing their attention on the format of this exercise to gauge whether the joint Indo-US exercises are morphing into a trilateral framework with Tokyo as a permanent participant. If that happens, it will re-open the question whether Indian foreign policy is now shifting gears towards an active support for the U.S. led “Asia- Pivot”. The Chinese perceive President Barack Obama’s “Asia Pivot” or “rebalance” doctrine as a thinly veiled attempt aimed at China’s containment. Japan, South Korea and Australia are firm allies in this enterprise, but New Delhi has so far carefully avoided in bracketing itself with the coalition, notwithstanding the adoption of higher amplitude in expressing its concerns in the South China Sea.

Analysts say that China’s sharper focus on the Malabar-2015 can be attributed to the first meeting of the foreign ministers of India, U.S., and Japan in New York last month where the exercise was discussed, according to a media note circulated by the U.S. State department. The statement also noted the “growing convergence” of the three countries in the Indo-Pacific region, referring to the sea-space on either side of the strategic Malacca straits, which is the life-line of East-West trade.

Regarding the Kunming exercise, a write-up in the Global Times, a state-run tabloid, pointed out at that China and India “have agreed to enhance their military cooperation, and to boost people-to-people exchanges”. It noted that New Delhi has also proposed joint forays in counter terrorism, along with combating smuggling by sea and anti-piracy operations.

The article signaled India and China’s shared interest in what has been described as an emerging new world order centered around the Brazil-Russia-India-China- South Africa (BRICS) grouping.

“A grander mission is that as representatives of emerging economies and members of the BRICS countries, both Beijing and New Delhi should boost their cooperation while improving themselves, in order to jointly create an Asian century, make breakthroughs in the current financial order, and forge a new global economic order that is more in line with emerging markets' interests,” the daily observed.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
12-October, 2015 16:11 IST
Joint Military Exercise ‘Hand in Hand’- 2015 Commences

The fifth joint exercise between Indian and China, named ‘Hand-in-Hand 2015’, commenced at Kunming Military Academy, Yunnan Province, China on 12 Oct. The twelve day exercise will lay emphasis on joint handling of counter terrorism and ‘Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief’.


The opening ceremony commenced with an impressive parade by both contingents wherein national flags of both countries were brought on parade, followed by national anthem of both countries. The combined parade was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Ruchir Pant of Indian Army. A Weapon and Equipment Display was organized to familiarize with each others weapon systems at sub unit level. This was followed by a demonstration of skills by the Indian contingent, which enthralled the audience with a spectacular display of Yoga training, energetic tribal dances of Nagaland and unarmed combat skills. The Chinese contingent displayed combat shooting and obstacle negotiation skills within the Military Academy premises.


Lt Gen Zhou Xiaozhou, head of the Chinese Observer Delegation stated that the joint exercise will play important role in deepening mutual cooperation and forging a closer development partnership. He said that the exercise would expand the scope of military interaction, facilitate exchange of best practices in counter terrorism operations, enhance mutual understanding and trust and further promote friendly relationship between both militaries.


Shri Ashok Kantha, the Indian ambassador to China emphasized the need to tackle terrorism jointly and stressed on expanding defence cooperation at all levels.


Lt Gen Surinder Singh, head of the Indian Observer Delegation expressed confidence that the exercise will become a landmark in the history of bilateral relations of both countries and we will continue to work together and take our traditional friendship to new heights. He stated that both countries shared common perspective regarding countering terrorism in all its manifestations. He welcomed the proposed visit of Vice Chairman of CMC in Nov 15. The general officer thereafter declared the Exercise Hand- in - Hand open.


The exercise Hand-in-Hand-2015 will contribute immensely in developing mutual understanding and respect for each other’s military as also facilitate in tackling the world wide phenomenon of terrorism.

 

[mpk1988]

Increase co-operation, visits to Universities, collaboration in Tech and Industry and slowly all mistrust will fade and issues will be sorted out.
I mean.. China and India being at odds makes no sense ideologically (except for support to other state and territorial claims). Both are not imperialist. Follow Eastern Philosophy rather than Abrahamic.

I see PDF clashes between Chinese members and Indian or between Chinese and Turkish or Indian and Turkish, but no clashes in real life..

 

[indianBong]

I see PDF clashes between Chinese members and Indian or between Chinese and Turkish or Indian and Turkish, but no clashes in real life..

Don't take PDF seriously.... people come here to have some fun after whole day of work...!!

 

[JOEY TRIBIANI]

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[Hindustani78]

Head of Indian Observer Delegation, Lt Gen Surinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart Lt Gen Zhou Xiaozhou with Indian Ambassador Ashok K Kantha looking at a gun during commencement of India-China joint exercise Hand-in-Hand 2015 at Kunming Military Academy in Yunnan Province of China.

 

[mpk1988]

You look cute . wanna have some fun ? .

 

[Green Angel]

INDIA WOULD HAVE LEARNED THE LESSON, HOW DESTROY RSS FROM INDIA......

 

[Hindustani78]

India, China kick off joint anti-terror exercise
12 Oct, 2015
Soldiers carry Indian Tricolour during commencement of India-China joint exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2015' at Kunming Military Academy in Yunnan Province of China.

During commencement of joint exercise
12 Oct, 2015
Head of Indian Observer Delegation, Lt Gen Surinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart Lt Gen Zhou Xiaozhou shake hands during commencement of India-China joint exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2015' at Kunming Military Academy in Yunnan Province.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/news/india...-joint-military-exercise-in-pune_1949148.html
New Delhi: India and China will hold joint training exercise "Hand in Hand" in Pune from November 15 to 27, an official statement said.

This will be the sixth edition of the annual joint training exercise by the Indian Army with People's Liberation Army of China, held alternately in India and China.

The first exercise was held in China at Kunming of Yunnan province in 2007 and the previous installment, in October 2015, held in Kunming Military Academy at Yunnan.

"The aim of the joint training is to share the expertise in drills and practices while tackling insurgency and terrorism, thereby promoting healthy military to military relations between the two armies and developing joint strategies for conducting operations in a counter terrorism environment.

"Forming part of the different levels of the military to military engagement across the entire spectrum of operations, this exercise will enrich the two contingents in further honing basic military skills," the statement said.

The exercise is planned at the company level with respective battalion headquarters controlling the training.

It will be supervised by a Joint Directing Panel comprising senior officials of both the nations.

The exercise will be conducted in three phases - the first consisting of familiarization with the weapons and equipment, the second phase of the conduct of basic training that includes combat conditioning, firing of personal weapon, support weapon and practice of drills like establishment of covert observation post, house clearing, cordon and search and humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

The third phase of the exercise is the conduct of joint exercise itself.

"Exercise Hand-in-Hand contributes immensely in developing mutual understanding and respect for each other`s military. The exercise will be attended by the senior military observers of both the countries," the statement added.

PTI

First Published: Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 21:54

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
16-November, 2016 19:52 IST
Indo China Joint Military Exercise Hand –in- Hand 2016 Begins

An opening ceremony of the sixth India China Joint Training Exercise “Hand – in – Hand 2016” was held at the parade ground in Aundh Military Camp, Pune today. Maj Gen Y K Joshi, Additional Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army and Maj Gen Wang Haijiang of the People’s Liberation Army and other senior army officers of both the countries were present. The parade was commanded by Lt Col Li Guanghua, Commanding Officer of People’s Liberation Army. Both the senior military officers addressed the contingents before Maj Gen Wang Haijiang of Chinese Army declared the Joint Exercise open. The aim of the joint exercise is to acquaint both the Armies with each other’s operating procedures in the backdrop of counter terrorism environment.

The Opening Ceremony was followed by both the contingents displaying their weapons which included assault rifles, grenade launchers and other sophisticated equipment. The Ceremony concluded with an enthralling and mesmerising display of India martial arts of Kalyaripattu, Khukri dance and Malkhamb by soldiers of Indian Army and a massed martial arts display by the Chinese contingent. The exercise will terminate on 27 Nov 2016.

Earlier on 15 November, the Chinese contingent from the 13 Group Army, Chengdu Military Region comprising of one Infantry Company along with supporting staff landed at the Lohegaon airfield in two IL- 76 Aircrafts from China. The 13 day schedule is focused upon training on crossing of obstacles, special heliborne operations, firing of various weapons, handling & neutralization of improvised explosive devices and conduct of cordon & search operations in insurgency and terrorism environment.

The basic objective of the training is enhancing confidence and trust between the two armies which may be called upon to grapple with anti terrorism operations under the UN mandate. The conduct of Joint Military Exercises is also an important step to uphold the values of Peace, Prosperity and Stability in the region.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
25-November, 2016 18:05 IST
Joint Military Exercise Hand-In-Hand 2016 Culminates

The Sixth India China Joint Training Exercise, Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2016 culminated today with a closing ceremony which was held at Aundh Military Camp, Pune. Thirteen days of Joint Training included understanding of each others operational methodology, developing interoperability and conduct of a joint tactical operations controlled by a Joint Command Post. The exercise concluded with a validation exercise by Indian Army & the Peoples’ Liberation Army of China.

Major General S K Prashar, Indian Army and Major General Wang Haijiang, Deputy Commander of People’s Liberation Army jointly reviewed the parade commanded by Colonel Dayanand Sharma, the Indian contingent commander.

Major General S K Prashar, General Officer Commanding of the Indian Army after addressing the parade declared the joint training exercise closed. Observers of both the nations appreciated the professionally conducted training which has resulted in instilling confidence in each other’s capability. The exercise also demonstrated the determination of the two Armies in working closely with each other to eradicate the menace of terrorism in all its forms.

Col Rohan Anand, SM