Large-Scale Naval Exercises in the Pacific as China and Russia Launch Collaborative Drills

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From July 6 to July 13, China and Russia are conducting joint naval maneuvers near Qingdao. This yearly event will feature warships, submarines, and coordinated maritime patrols in the Pacific, underscoring the strengthening military alliance between the two nations.

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00:00China and Russia are launching major joint naval exercises off China's eastern coast.

00:05The drills will take place near the city of Qingdao from July 6th through July 13th,

00:10according to Chinese and Russian officials.

00:13China's defense ministry says the annual exercise is designed to improve cooperation,

00:18respond to shared security challenges, and help maintain regional peace and stability.

00:24After the drills, naval forces from both countries will conduct joint maritime patrols

00:29in parts of the Pacific Ocean.

00:31Russian state media reports that Moscow has deployed a cruiser, a corvette,

00:36a diesel-electric submarine, and a rescue vessel from its Pacific fleet to take part.

00:41The exercises come as China and Russia continue expanding military cooperation

00:46in the Asia-Pacific region.

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