(cctv.com)
Updated: 2007-09-25 16:14

The Academy of Armored Forces Engineering of the PLA has received a group of special guests.

They are 55 military observers from 35 countries around the world. The guests say they're impressed by the confidence, openness and transparency of the Chinese army.

The Academy is the top institute of China's Armored Mechanized Army. Graduates include many commanders and technical officers. The 55 military observers are especially interested in the training methods.

Combining military theory with practice is the basic teaching methodology.

Observers got a close-up look at the type 92 armored car, type 94 armored supplier and type 96 medium tank.

Colonel Yuichi Tsubaki, Jananese Army Attache to China,said, "This is the first time China has invited us to observe. We are very happy and we hope to take this opportunity to enhance cooperation."

The observers will head for the Shenyang military area for a drill, code named "Warriors-2007." This is the fifth time China has invited observers to such an exercise.