Turning to Guilin in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region where a joint military training exercise between China and Thailand is due to kick off.

The drill "STRIKE-2010" will start on Friday. During the 15 day drill, special forces from both countries will carry out anti-terrorism drills in urban areas and tactical exercises. On Tuesday, well armed soldiers from both countries arrived at the military base in Guilin. This is the third and largest joint drill。 The first two exercises were held in 2007 and 2008.