China and Russia conducted joint naval exercises this week in the Mediterranean Sea — a sign, some security experts say, that the two countries are stepping up defense cooperation to offset U.S. military primacy.
The Russian Defense Ministry said a total of 10 warships from the Russian Navy and China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy took part in the week-long exercises. The Chinese Defense Ministry said the joint exercises focused on navigation safety, at-sea replenishment, escort missions and live fire exercises.
The goal of such exercises “is to strengthen mutual understanding between the navies… regarding boosting stability, countering new challenges and threats at …read more
Source: Voice of America
