GUANGZHOU - The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command started joint live-fire exercises involving army and air force units on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border.

The drills, starting Tuesday, aim to test the command's reconnaissance, early warning, multi-dimensional control and strike capabilities, according to Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command.

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The troops are prepared to handle various emergencies and are committed to safeguarding national sovereignty, border stability and the safety of people's lives and property, said the spokesperson.