Russia, China to hold joint naval drills

The Chinese Ministry of Defense made this announcement on September 9.

As part of its annual plan, Russia will contribute its fleet and aircraft to the North-Joint 2024 exercises organized by China. These exercises are scheduled for September and will take place in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

The goal of these exercises is to strengthen strategic cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries and enhance their ability to respond to security threats together.

Additionally, the Russian and Chinese navies will conduct their fifth joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean. China will also take part in Russia's Ocean-2024 strategic exercises.

• On July 14, China and Russia's naval forces kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China.