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SCO preparation: Troops adjust to new environment
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Source: CCTV.com | 08-06-2007 13:36
Special Report: 80th Anniversary of PLAFor many of the Chinese soldiers, this is their first overseas maneuver. Getting used to the new situation is the first stage in preparation.
All the troops taking part in the drill are based here in Cheyabinsk. High temperatures are a challenge to the soldiers' performance, and make logistics harder.
Ma Xingjie, medic, said, "We have brought mosquito repellent with us. We spray around the tents and beds at night and we also have oil extracts for insects. "