Russia and China to hold joint naval drills to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region

Russia and China will hold joint naval drills between December 21-27, Russia’s defense ministry said on Monday.

The joint naval exercises, which have taken place annually since 2012, will involve missile and artillery firing in the East China Sea, Russia’s defense ministry said.

“The main purpose of the exercises is to strengthen naval cooperation between Russia and China and maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.”