BEIJING, May 8 -- "In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the 'Golden Dragon 2025' joint exercise in Cambodia," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Thursday.

Focusing on joint counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, the exercise will be conducted both on land and at sea, as well as in relevant air spaces. Cultural and sports exchanges, and open ship day activities will also be conducted, added the spokesperson.

It is reported that this exercise will be the 7th of its kind between the Chinese and Cambodian militaries. "It will facilitate practical cooperation between the two sides and contribute to the building of a China-Cambodia all-weather community with a shared future for the new era," said the spokesperson.