BEIJING, Feb. 23 -- The Chinese PLA Army has sent troops to Austria at invitation to participate in the international mountain infantry competition Edelweiss Raid 2023 from February 27 to March 2, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
This competition is conducive to deepening friendly and practical cooperation between the Chinese and Austrian militaries and promoting exchanges and mutual trust between the Chinese military and the participating militaries, said the spokesperson.