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Beijing

PLA airborne troops shine in games

Chinese airborne troops won first place in 11 of 12 Airborne Platoon events during International Army Games 2017 in Guangshui, Hubei province, according to official results published on Thursday. The games are an important platform for air forces to learn from each other, said Shen Jinke, spokesman for the organizers. Shen said the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force is willing to cooperate with other countries' armed forces to protect world peace. Air forces from China, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Morocco, South Africa and Venezuela joined the competition.

Guangxi

Police crack drug production ring

Police recently busted a drug production ring, capturing eight suspects and seizing more than 100 kilograms of chemicals used in the production of methamphetamines, local police said on Thursday. An investigation was launched after a man was suspected of producing drugs on Aug 3, according to police in Laibin. Police located a drug production facility in Lingnan township and raided the location on Aug 4. Four suspects were caught and 105 kg of ephedrine was seized. Another four suspects were later caught.