Joint Sea 2024: China – Russia Joint Naval Exercise

On July 14th, 2024, China and Russia initiated a joint naval exercise at a military port in southern China, just days after NATO allies labelled Beijing a 'decisive enabler' of the Ukraine war.

Key Points

The joint exercise aims to demonstrate the resolve and capabilities of the two sides in jointly addressing maritime security threats and preserving global and regional peace and stability.
The exercise is divided into three stages, including the concentration of forces, planning at the harbor, and maritime drills.