China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Summary
China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off China’s eastern coast near Qingdao next week. The drills will include ships and submarines from both countries and involve activities like reconnaissance and missile defense.Key Facts
- The exercises will take place from Monday until July 13 near Qingdao, a major Chinese port.
- Russian Navy will send a cruiser, corvette, diesel-electric submarine, and a rescue ship for the drills.
- China will participate with two destroyers, a frigate, a submarine, a supply ship, and a rescue vessel.
- The drills will focus on reconnaissance (gathering information), air and missile defense, and surface strike exercises.
- After the drills, China and Russia plan to conduct joint maritime patrols in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
- These joint naval exercises, called Joint Sea, have happened annually since 2012.
- The training follows a recent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to China, where he praised strong ties with China.
- China has not condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine and says it remains neutral while calling for peace talks.
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