According to the annual plan and the consensus between China and Laos, the armies of China and Laos will hold the "Friendship Shield 2024" joint exercise in Laos in early to mid July. This is the second time that the two armies of China and Laos have held this series of joint exercises, which will help further deepen strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation between the two armies, and inject positive energy into regional peace and stability. (Lai Xin She)