China Hosts First China–Central Asia Police Special Forces Competition in Urumqi
Photo: Xinhua (8 Sept 2025)
The first-ever China–Central Asia Special Police Skills Challenge began on September 8, 2025, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, according to China Daily, Orda.kz reports.
Around 80 elite special police officers from five countries — China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan — are participating.
The first-ever China-Central Asia Special Police Skills Challenge kicked off in #Urumqi, #Xinjiang, #China. Eighty elite officers from China, #Kazakhstan, #Kyrgyzstan, #Tajikistan and #Uzbekistan will test their skills. This 3-day challenge is more than a competition. It's about… pic.twitter.com/jkQVFJTe7u
— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) September 9, 2025
Participants will showcase their abilities over three days in seven disciplines, including rope descent and ascent, obstacle navigation, driving, first aid, and other tactical skills.
The event aims to promote law enforcement capacity, deepen regional cooperation in counterterrorism and transnational crime, and strengthen regional security.
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