Japan says Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within its EEZ
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Chinese and Russian warships conducted joint live-fire drills in Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, as confirmed by Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during an address at the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday. The drills, which were later confirmed by Japan's defence ministry, underscore deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. This incident raises concerns about regional security and territorial disputes in the Indo-Pacific.
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Chinese and Russian warships conducted joint live-fire drills in Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, as confirmed by Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during an address at the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday. The drills, which were later confirmed by Japan's defence ministry, underscore deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. This incident raises concerns about regional security and territorial disputes in the Indo-Pa...
Drills in Japan's EEZ challenge its sovereignty claims
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi revealed the drills during an address to the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday.
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The drills highlight deepening military cooperation between China and Russia.
Opinion- Drills in Japan's EEZ challenge its sovereignty claims
- Highlights China-Russia military alignment
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Loaded language removedChinese and Russian navy ships were spotted conducting joint live-fire drills within Japan’s claimed exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, its defence ministry said.
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The drills highlight deepening military cooperation between China and Russia.
OpinionChinese and Russian navy ships conducted joint live-fire drills within Japan's claimed exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday.
South China Morning PostJapanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi revealed the drills during an address to the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday.
South China Morning PostJapan's defence ministry later confirmed the drills.
South China Morning Post