China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills

China and Russia will conduct their annual joint naval exercises this week, running from Monday through July thirteenth off the coast of Qingdao. Following the drills, the two nations plan to launch joint maritime patrols across the Pacific Ocean. According to Al Jazeera, these coordinated military operations underscore the deepening defense ties between Beijing and Moscow.

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