Russia and China plan to hold joint naval military maneuvers in East China Sea in efforts to further enhance their capacities in dealing with maritime security threats.
The Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese navy plan to conduct a joint large-scale cooperative training exercise scheduled for mid-May, a Russian military spokesman has said.
China has unveiled a fleet of nuclear submarines that has been shrouded in mystery and hidden for 40-plus years — a move seen by security experts as a show of force and confidence.