Chinese Military to Expand Youth Officer Exchange Platforms

According to China News Service, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Chen Xi stated that the Chinese military will enrich the content and formats of dialogue while building more and better exchange platforms for young Chinese and foreign military officers. The remarks came in response to a reporter question regarding recent activities, including the fifth China-ASEAN young and middle-aged military officers friendly exchange and a visit to China by an African young and middle-aged military officers delegation. Chen said that in recent years, the Chinese military has routinely invited young and middle-aged officers from ASEAN, African, and other foreign armed forces to China for academic and cultural exchanges, as well as visits to military academies, grassroots units, and local civilian institutions. Chen added that young personnel inherit traditional bilateral friendship and serve as a vital force for cooperation, noting the military will strengthen mutual learning, deepen practical cooperation, and pool wisdom to support building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Chen noted that through visits to Chinese military academies, grassroots units, and local institutions, many visiting foreign military personnel have formed friendships with young and middle-aged Chinese military academy officers, with some becoming close friends.