Source record CMC Political Work Department · 2026-08-04

Heavy Equipment Transporters in Maneuver Training on Plateau

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Desk	China Desk
Publishing institution	CMC Political Work Department
Source outlet	China Military Online (EN) (china_mil_online)
Source language	en — an attribute of the source, not of this record
Source-stated publication date	2026-08-04
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/TE/16477654.html
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By Chen Ketong, Yang Guanhao and Li Xingkun TA4360 heavy equipment transporters attached to the Chinese PLA Xinjiang Military Command recently maneuvered to a plateau region for combat-oriented training. After completing behind-the-wheel training, soldiers drove the vehicles onto complex plateau roads to carry out long-distance maneuver training. During the maneuver training, the troops also conducted drills on vehicle maintenance and reconnaissance, in a bid to test their emergency response and coordinated support capabilities. (Video Editor: Zhang Jinwen)

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TA4360 heavy equipment transporters assigned to the PLA Xinjiang Military Command recently conducted long-distance maneuver training on plateau terrain, combining driving, vehicle maintenance, and reconnaissance drills to test emergency response and coordinated support. This is standard combined-arms logistics training; its value is as a baseline record of how the Xinjiang Military Command exercises heavy transport units on high-altitude terrain, not as evidence of changed posture or elevated readiness. The article does not specify the exact location, unit size, or exercise duration.

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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "Heavy Equipment Transporters in Maneuver Training on Plateau." China Military Online (EN), 2026-08-04. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/TE/16477654.html.

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