China and Russia have launched joint naval exercises in the South China Sea. Vessels taking part in the Joint Sea-2024 drills have assembled in the southern port city of Zhanjiang. Zheng Yibing reports on Sunday's opening.
ZHENG YIBING Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province "The China-Russia naval exercise 'Joint Sea-2024' now kicks off in Zhanjiang. Naval vessels and soldiers are in position to attend the opening ceremony."
Navy commanders from both countries said the drills enhance the two navies' ability to jointly respond to maritime security threats and demonstrate their firm determination to jointly safeguard maritime and regional peace and stability.
LEI YU The Formation of the Chinese Naval Vessels for Exercise "In the early stage, the two navies carried out full exchanges and chart exercises in the port. I believe we will be able to successfully complete the exercise mission at sea."
Since 2012, the "Joint Sea" exercises have become a significant form of security and defense cooperation between the two countries' navies. Zheng Yibing, CGTN, in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province.
