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China and Russia Unite for Joint Naval Exercise 2025

7/31/2025

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In August, China and Russia will join forces for the "Joint Sea 2025" naval exercise near Vladivostok, culminating in a collaborative maritime patrol in the Pacific. China's Defense Ministry insists this is routine military cooperation, emphasizing that it isn't directed at any third party, even as the US prepares for its own "Resolute Force Pacific 2025" exercise.

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In August, China and Russia will join forces for the "Joint Sea 2025" naval exercise near Vladivostok, culminating in a collaborative maritime patrol in the Pacific. China's Defense Ministry insists this is routine military cooperation, emphasizing that it isn't directed at any third party, even as the US prepares for its own "Resolute Force Pacific 2025" exercise.