Participants Complete Skills Exchange in China-Pakistan "Karakoram 2026" Joint Army Training

Source-stated date: 19 October 2026 · China Military Online (EN)

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Published19 October 2026, by CMC Political Work Department
Collected2026-10-19 19:13:21 UTC, run 174
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Chinese and Pakistani ground forces at Korla, Xinjiang completed the skills exchange phase of 'Karakoram 2026' joint army training on October 19, covering tactical climbing, close-quarters combat, UAV operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping — all framed around high-altitude counter-terrorism requirements. The article documents the transition point between the skills exchange phase and the upcoming specialized training phase, providing a baseline record of the exercise's subject-matter focus but not the units, force sizes, or Pakistani formation involved.

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KORLA, Oct. 19 -- The participating troops of the China-Pakistan "Karakoram 2026" joint army training, which is underway at Korla in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have completed all training tasks in the skills exchange training phase. Focusing on the practical requirements of counter-terrorism operations in high-altitude areas, the participating troops conducted joint training on such subjects as tactical climbing, close-quarters combat, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping. The troops from both sides learned from each other and engaged in in-depth discussions, enhancing mutual understanding and laying solid foundation for the upcoming specialized training phase. （Video Editor: Li Weichao）

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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	2026-10-19
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/EC/16494634.html
Collected at	2026-10-19 19:13:21 — collection metadata, not a publication time
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Collection run	174
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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "Participants Complete Skills Exchange in China-Pakistan "Karakoram 2026" Joint Army Training." China Military Online (EN), 2026-10-19. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/EC/16494634.html.

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