China to conduct joint military training with Singapore in coming weeks

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BEIJING (Reuters) - China will conduct joint military training with Singapore from end-August to mid-September based on their annual plans, the Chinese defence ministry said in a statement on Monday.

The joint training will be held in Singapore and covers courses from close combat to hostage rescues, the statement said, adding it will enhance cooperation between the two armies.

(Reporting by Albee Zhang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Kim Coghill)

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