China and Russia to conduct annual joint naval exercises

The Chinese and Russian navies will conduct joint exercises off China’s eastern coast from July 6 to July 13, with subsequent maritime patrols planned in the Pacific Ocean. The drills will involve various naval assets, including destroyers, submarines, and support vessels, focusing on reconnaissance and missile defense. This collaboration follows recent high-level discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming their strong bilateral ties.

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