China, Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Amid Growing Concern Over Their Military Ties

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China, Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Amid Growing Concern Over Their Military Ties

The two armed forces began their annual joint naval exercises on Aug. 1.

China, Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Amid Growing Concern Over Their Military Ties

Navy vessels take part in a joint Iranian-Russian-Chinese military drill in the Gulf of Oman, on March 12, 2025. Iranian Army Office/AFP via Getty Images

Olivia Li

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China and Russia have begun a week-long joint annual naval exercise in the Sea of Japan. Taking place from Aug. 1 to 5 near Vladivostok, the drill—dubbed Maritime Interaction 2025—marks the sixth of its kind.

Last year, the drill was held off southern China in the South China Sea.

Olivia Li

Olivia Li is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics since 2012.

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