China, Russia in joint navy exercises
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April 23, 2012, Monday
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CHINA and Russia launched joint naval exercises yesterday that highlight warming ties between the two countries' militaries and growing cooperation in international affairs.
The six days of drills feature simulated anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and search-and-rescue operations, including electronic countermeasures and other sensitive technologies.
Rear Admiral Leonid Sukhanov, Russian naval deputy chief of staff, announced the start of the exercises in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, home to China's northern fleet.
Ding Yiping, deputy commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy delivered exercise tasks.
Four warships from Russia's Pacific Fleet, as well as support vessels, warplanes, helicopters and naval infantry are taking part.
China's Defense Ministry said 16 of its ships, including destroyers, escort vessels and hospital ships, and two submarines were participating.
The exercises are the first naval drills to be carried out between China and Russia, following four military exercises involving the two nations since 2005.
The exercises, in the Yellow Sea off China's east coast, focus on joint maritime air defense and defense of marine traffic arteries, including anti-submarine tactics as well as joint efforts to rescue hijacked vessels.
The drills will further promote strategic coordination and mutual trust between the two militaries, according to Chen Bingde, Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army.
He said the drills will strengthen the navies' ability to confront new regional threats and demonstrate their confidence to maintain peace and stability in the region and world.
Retired Major General Yin Zhuo said that the exercises indicated a high degree of trust between the two militaries.
"It's an excellent exchange for China to be able to drill jointly in such sensitive areas," Yin told China Central Television yesterday.
The six days of drills feature simulated anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and search-and-rescue operations, including electronic countermeasures and other sensitive technologies.
Rear Admiral Leonid Sukhanov, Russian naval deputy chief of staff, announced the start of the exercises in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, home to China's northern fleet.
Ding Yiping, deputy commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy delivered exercise tasks.
Four warships from Russia's Pacific Fleet, as well as support vessels, warplanes, helicopters and naval infantry are taking part.
China's Defense Ministry said 16 of its ships, including destroyers, escort vessels and hospital ships, and two submarines were participating.
The exercises are the first naval drills to be carried out between China and Russia, following four military exercises involving the two nations since 2005.
The exercises, in the Yellow Sea off China's east coast, focus on joint maritime air defense and defense of marine traffic arteries, including anti-submarine tactics as well as joint efforts to rescue hijacked vessels.
The drills will further promote strategic coordination and mutual trust between the two militaries, according to Chen Bingde, Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army.
He said the drills will strengthen the navies' ability to confront new regional threats and demonstrate their confidence to maintain peace and stability in the region and world.
Retired Major General Yin Zhuo said that the exercises indicated a high degree of trust between the two militaries.
"It's an excellent exchange for China to be able to drill jointly in such sensitive areas," Yin told China Central Television yesterday.
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