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China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises this month and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, Beijing’s defense ministry said on Sunday.Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Chinese and Russian militaries have held regular joint exercises in recent years, a partnership that Western and some other governments view with suspicion as Moscow’s war on Ukraine grinds on.The naval forces of both countries will take part in the “Joint Sea-2026” exercise in “waters and airspace” off Qingdao, a major military port and seaside resort in China’s east, a defense ministry statement said.“Following the exercise, some forces from both sides will conduct a joint maritime patrol in relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean,” the statement said.“This arrangement is.
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
The Russian Pacific Fleet said in a statement that the exercises will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula
Russia-China joint naval exercise to focus on use of unmanned systems — rear admiral
Russia-China joint naval exercise to focus on use of unmanned systems — rear admiral
The Russia-China Joint Sea 2026 exercise will run in the Yellow Sea on July 6-13
Coastal phase of Russian-Chinese Joint Sea 2026 exercise starts in Qingdao
Coastal phase of Russian-Chinese Joint Sea 2026 exercise starts in Qingdao
Cultural and sporting events were also held, including several friendly basketball matches, the last of which featured Russian and Chinese sailors participating as part of combined international teams
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The annual Joint Sea-2026 exercises will run for nearly a week, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Russian Pacific Fleet warships have arrived in the Chinese port of Qingdao for annual joint naval drills, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said on Sunday.
The two navies, supported by aviation, will conduct search-and-rescue operations, anti-submarine and air defense drills, and live-fire artillery exercises, the ministry said.
Video released by the ministry shows a detachment of Russian Pacific Fleet vessels arriving at the port. It also captures the official welcoming ceremony, where sailors from both countries exchange handshakes as children present flowers to the visiting crews.
China's Ministry of National Defense said Sunday that the exercise is part of the annual cooperation plan between the two militaries and is aimed at jointly addressing security challenges and maintaining regional peace and stability. It added that some forces from both sides would conduct a joint maritime patrol in parts of the Pacific Ocean following the drills.
The Russian Pacific Fleet's diesel-electric submarine Ufa moored at the naval base in Qingdao, Shandong …
China and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in the Pacific
China and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in the Pacific
In brief:China and Russia are scheduled to hold joint naval and air exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2026, near Qingdao, China, during July, according to an announcement from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. Following the exercises, the two navies will conduct a joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean. Beijing described the maneuvers as part of an annual cooperation plan aimed at maintaining regional stability, though specific dates and force compositions were not disclosed.
ChineseandRussianmilitary forces will hold joint naval and air exercises in Chinese territory this July, marking further military cooperation between the two nations,Bloombergreported.
According to a statement on Sunday, July 5, from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, the maneuvers will take place in the waters and airspace near the coastal city of Qingdao.
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Following the initial exercises, the naval forces of both countries will conduct a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.
The Chinese defense ministry stated that the exercises, designated Joint Sea-2026, are part of an annua…
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China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises, "Joint Sea-2026," in July near Qingdao, followed by joint maritime patrols in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
The drills aim to respond to security challenges and maintain regional peace and stability, reflecting the close military and diplomatic ties between Beijing and Moscow.
These exercises continue despite Western concerns, especially amid Russia's war in Ukraine, with both countries emphasising their partnership as "unyielding" and at an "unprecedentedly high level."
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Russia-China joint naval drills not aimed against anyone — Kremlin
Russia-China joint naval drills not aimed against anyone — Kremlin
The Russia-China Joint Sea 2026 exercise will run in the Yellow Sea on July 6-13
China, Russia navies to hold drills off China coast
China, Russia navies to hold drills off China coast
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China, Russia navies to hold drills off China coast
The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city of Qingdao next week, China's defence ministry and Russian state media said on Sunday.
"Following the exercises, some of the forces from both sides will proceed to relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean to carry out joint maritime patrols," it said in a statement.
The drills are an annual occurrence, "aimed at jointly addressing security challenges and maintaining regional peace and stability", it said.
Russian state-run RIA news agency said a cruiser, a corvette, a diesel-electric submarine and a rescue vessel from Russia's Pacific Fleet had arrived in Qingdao to participate in the drills, which would run from July 6 to 13.
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BEIJING (Reuters) -- The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city of Qingdao this month, China's defense ministry said on Sunday.
"Following the exercises, some of the forces from both sides will proceed to relevant areas of thePacific Oceanto carry out joint maritime patrols," it said in a statement.
The drills are an annual occurrence, "aimed at jointly addressing security challenges and maintaining regional peace and stability," it said.
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 drills open in Qingdao
Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 drills open in Qingdao
Exercise director on the Russian side, Rear Admiral Sergey Sinko stressed that the drills are defensive in nature and are not directed against any third country
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
The drills come about two months after Russia's President Vladimir Putin visited China.
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China, Russia navies to hold drills off China coast
The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city of Qingdao next week, China's defence ministry and Russian state media said on Sunday.
"Following the exercises, some of the forces from both sides will proceed to relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean to carry out joint maritime patrols," it said in a statement.
The drills are an annual occurrence, "aimed at jointly addressing security challenges and maintaining regional peace and stability", it said.
Russian state-run RIA news agency said a cruiser, a corvette, a diesel-electric submarine and a rescue vessel from Russia's Pacific Fleet had arrived in Qingdao to participate in the drills, which would run from July 6 to 13.
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China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises this month and conduct patrols in areas of the Pacific, Beijing's defence ministry said.
The drills, called Joint Sea-2026, will take place in waters and airspace off Qingdao, a major military port in eastern China.
Following the exercise, some forces from both countries will conduct a joint maritime patrol in unspecified relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean.
Beijing said the arrangement aims to respond to security challenges and safeguard regional peace and stability; the statement gave no details on scale.
The drills follow Putin's recent China visit and long running Joint Sea exercises since 2012, which Western governments view with suspicion.
China and Russia will hold their annual joint
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this month and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, Beijing’s defence ministry said on Sunday.
Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.
The Chinese and Russian mi…
China eyes Russian naval expertise in Yellow Sea submarine rescue drills
China eyes Russian naval expertise in Yellow Sea submarine rescue drills
China and Russia launched joint naval exercises focused on submarine rescue, a matter in which Beijing said it hoped to learn operational experience from its strategic partner amid intensified competition beneath the seas.
The Joint Sea-2026 exercise between the two navies began in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Monday, underscoring deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow since the annual drills first launched in 2012.
The exercise coincided with Beijing’s launch...
China, Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drills
China, Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drills
China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises this month and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, Beijing's defense ministry said on Sunday.
Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.
The Chinese and Russian militaries have held regular joint exercises in recent years, a partnership that Western and some other governments view with suspicion as Moscow's war on Ukraine grinds on.
The naval forces of both countries will take part in the "Joint Sea-2026" exercise in "waters and airspace" off Qingdao, a major military port and seaside resort in China's east, a defense ministry statement said.
"Following the exercise, some forces from both sides will conduct a joint maritime patrol in relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean," the statement said.
"This arrangement is... aimed at jointly responding to security challenges and safeguarding regional peace and stability."
The statement did not provide details about the scale of the mobilization.
The drills come about two months after Russia's President V…
Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises
Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises
Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills.
They include the Varyag, a Slava-class guided-missile “carrier-killer” cruiser, as well as the Ufa, a diesel-electric attack submarine, the naval arm of the People’s Liberation Army Northern Theatre Command wrote on social media on Sunday.
A welcome ceremony was held at the dock to greet the Russian forces, who starting on Monday, will be taking part in the annual Joint Sea...
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4×cross-perspective · 4China and Russia will hold joint naval and air exercises called Joint Sea‑2026 in July near Qingdao.
chinagulfotherqatar
alarabiya“The naval forces of both countries will take part in the “Joint Sea-2026” exercise in “waters and airspace” off Qingdao, a major military port and seaside resort in China’s east, a defense ministry statement said.”
aljazeera“Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.”
scmp“Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills.”
kyivpost.com“China and Russia are scheduled to hold joint naval and air exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2026, near Qingdao, China, during July, according to an announcement from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense.”
gdelt“The annual Joint Sea-2026 exercises will run for nearly a week, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said”
2×cross-perspective · 2The drills are an annual event.
gulfother
alarabiya“China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises this month”
gdelt“The annual Joint Sea-2026 exercises will run for nearly a week”
2×broadly confirmedThe drills are scheduled to run from early July (Monday) to July 13, specifically from July 6 to July 13.
indiaqatar
aljazeera“Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao”
hindu“the exercises will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea”
3×cross-perspective · 3The exercises will be conducted off Qingdao, in the waters and airspace near the city, in the Yellow Sea.
gulfindiaother
alarabiya“off Qingdao, a major military port and seaside resort in China’s east”
kyivpost.com“the maneuvers will take place in the waters and airspace near the coastal city of Qingdao”
hindu“in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula”
3×cross-perspective · 4After the exercises, forces from both sides will conduct a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean.
gulfotherqatar
alarabiya“Following the exercise, some forces from both sides will conduct a joint maritime patrol in relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean”
aljazeera“joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean”
gdelt“some forces from both sides would conduct a joint maritime patrol in parts of the Pacific Ocean following the drills”
kyivpost.com“the naval forces of both countries will conduct a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean”
2×broadly confirmedRussian Pacific Fleet warships arrived in the Chinese port of Qingdao ahead of the drills.
chinaother
gdelt“Russian Pacific Fleet warships have arrived in the Chinese port of Qingdao for annual joint naval drills”
scmp“Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills”
Single-source · 4 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Rear Admiral Sergey Sinko said the drills are defensive in nature and are not directed against any third country.
tass
The drills are part of an annual cooperation plan aimed at jointly addressing security challenges and maintaining regional peace and stability.
gdelt
China and Russia share close economic and diplomatic ties, strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.
alarabiya
The Chinese and Russian militaries have held regular joint exercises in recent years.
alarabiya
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