A sniper assigned to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command looks through the sight of an anti-material rifle during a reconnaissance exercise on October 28, 2022. Photo:China Military

Soldiers assigned to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command march toward the designated area during a reconnaissance exercise on October 28, 2022. Photo:China Military

A Corporal assigned to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command operates an optical reconnaissance device, while his teammates provide security during a reconnaissance exercise on October 28, 2022. Photo:China Military

Two soldiers assigned to a combined-arms regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command adjust UAV devices during a reconnaissance exercise on October 28, 2022. Photo:China Military