The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Military Band and their Australian Defense Force counterparts on Monday staged a joint concert here as part of the landmark, inaugural Australia-China Military Friendship and Culture Week.
The concert marks a historic first for Chinese military taking part in this kind of celebration week with a Western nation, mirroring China's increasing efforts to strengthen mutual trust and engagement with Western powers.
On the coattails of over three decades of economic success, China is committing resources to support its military modernization.
