China, Russia begin maritime phase of naval exercise in Sea of Japan
China and Russia have begun on Sunday the maritime phase of their joint naval exercise in the Sea of Japan. The two countries have conducted almost annual joint exercises in recent years. Vessels participating in the exercise include China's missile destroyers and Russia's large anti-submarine ship.
They confirmed communication links in waters near Vladivostok in Russia's Far East on the first day of the exercise. The exercise will continue through Tuesday, covering such drills as anti-submarine and air defense training. Chinese media add that the two nations will hold a maritime joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean after the exercise.
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