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Russia, China Launch Joint Naval Drills Off Qingdao July 6-13

7/5/2026

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Russia sent a cruiser, corvette, diesel-electric submarine and rescue vessel from its Pacific Fleet to Qingdao for the drills.
China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off Qingdao from July 6 to July 13, according to defence ministries.
The annual drills aim to address security challenges and preserve regional peace and stability.
Afterward, some forces will move to the Pacific Ocean for joint maritime patrols.

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Russia sent a cruiser, corvette, diesel-electric submarine and rescue vessel from its Pacific Fleet to Qingdao for the drills.
China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off Qingdao from July 6 to July 13, according to defence ministries.
The annual drills aim to address security challenges and preserve regional peace and stability.
Afterward, some forces will move to the Pacific Ocean for joint maritime patrols.