Vientiane, Laos - November 16, 2024 The "Peace Train-2024" China-Laos humanitarian medical rescue exercise began on Saturday in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This fifth joint drill between the two countries' militaries aims to strengthen their joint medical and logistical command and rescue capabilities while deepening practical cooperation and exchanges. The launching ceremony started at 9:00 local time with the national anthems of both countries, followed by the commanders of China and Laos announcing the official start of the joint exercise. The joint exercise will continue until late November. Shotlist: Vientiane, Laos - Nov 16, 2024: 1. Various of launching ceremony of "Peace Train-2024" humanitarian medical rescue exercise in progress, soldiers; 2. Various of medical rescue exercise in progress; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Yufeng, officer, Chinese Guidance and Coordination Group of rescue exercise (ending with shots 4-6): "In this joint exercise, both sides focus on earthquake disasters and international humanitarian medical rescue, dividing the activities into three phases: joint training, comprehensive process drills, and live military exercises. They have jointly established a three-tiered rescue structure to conduct training on mass casualty treatment, health epidemic prevention and protection, and specialized surgical treatment."; 4. Various of medical rescue exercise in progress; 5. Aerial shot of rescue medical vehicles; 6. Various of Chinese soldiers, rescue medical vehicles. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]