'World-class' military games conclude

China's hosting of the 7th Military World Games, which concluded in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Sunday night, conveys a message of peace and spreads friendship and solidarity on a global stage, experts and officials said.

The Games, which kicked off on Oct 18, represent China's first time hosting a comprehensive international military sports event, with a record 9,308 military athletes from 109 countries participating in 329 events in 27 sports.

"China is a great country - as much a big power in politics and economics as in sports," said Herve Piccirillo, president of International Military Sports Council, the main organizer of the Games. He added that China as host demonstrates the country's commitment to world peace and its aim to spread friendship and unity.