The pear city in the desert is arrayed, and the passion is surging against the yellow sand. On the morning of August 13, the opening ceremony of the Korla division of the "international military competition - 2022" hosted by the Chinese army was solemnly held. Officers and men from five countries gathered together to deepen exchanges and cooperation and participate in the military event. (the "international military competition - 2022" hosted by the Chinese army opened in Korla.) Korla, the Pearl beyond the Great Wall, is the throat of the ancient Silk Road. Since 2017, the Chinese army has hosted five international military competitions in the region, and completed a total of 14 events. Through organizing competitions, participating officers and men of various countries have exchanged skills and made common progress here, leaving good memories of the same competition and achieving fruitful results in military exchanges and cooperation. At 11:00 a.m., the entrance ceremony officially began. Along with the melody of "singing the motherland", 12 salutors walked into the venue holding high the five-star red flag and the "international military competition" flag. The referee team took the lead to walk through the auditorium, and then the teams from Belarus, Iran, Russia, Venezuela and other countries entered the auditorium in turn. The cheers from the auditorium kept rising, expressing a warm welcome to the participants from afar. Following the passionate melody of the new army moving forward, the Chinese team composed of 23 army officers and men finally entered the stadium with orderly steps. The army was neat and full of spirit. The audience stood up and cheered, and thunderous applause broke out. After the formation of all personnel, the national flag of the people's Republic of China and the flag of the international military competition were raised in turn in the solemn salute of the entire audience. Subsequently, Lieutenant Fu Cheng of the Chinese team and Lieutenant Colonel Zeng Ke of the Chinese referee made solemn oaths on behalf of all the team members and all the referees. In his speech, Gong Maodong, deputy leader of the army's leading group for organizing the games and deputy commander of the army's major general of the southern theater, said that he would adhere to international thinking, professionally organize the games, meticulously guarantee and enthusiastically provide services, and spare no effort to dedicate a safe, smooth, complete and wonderful military event. At about 11:30, Bi Yi, deputy commander of the army lieutenant general and leader of the army's leading group for organizing the competition, announced the opening of the competition. With the colorful fireworks rising in the air and the passion blooming, the Korla competition area was solemnly opened in the cheers and shouts of the whole audience, pushing the atmosphere to a climax. Compete with each other in the same field to create outstanding achievements and hand in hand to exchange the music of peace. It is reported that from August 13 to 26, more than 200 officers and men from five countries will compete fiercely around the two projects of "Suvorov assault" and "safety route". During the period, activities such as equipment display and cultural exchange will be organized. Officers and men of all participating countries will deepen cooperation in the military field and enhance mutual trust and friendship through exchanges and mutual learning. (the equipment for the opening ceremony is ready.) (welcome the national flag of the people's Republic of China and the flag of the international military competition.) (the referee enters.) (Belarus team enters.) (the Iranian team enters.) (the Russian team enters.) (the Venezuelan team enters.) (the Chinese team enters.) (the Chinese team enters.) (at the national flag raising ceremony, the audience salutes.) (the audience is enthusiastic.) (the "international military competition - 2022" hosted by the Chinese Army opens.)