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Chinese army aviation unit flies to Russia for SCO anti-terror drill
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Source: CCTV.com | 07-30-2007 08:23
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A Chinese army aviation unit is in Russia for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's anti-terrorism drill.
China is sending 32 transport and attack helicopters. The first group of Chinese soldiers crossed the Russian border on Friday.
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It will take the troops a week to arrive at the exercise site in Chelyabinsk. Another part of the operation will take place in Urumqi in northwest China.
The six SCO members -- China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan -- will stage the joint drill from August 9th to 17th.
Editor:Du Xiaodan
