China and Russia Begin Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea Amid Tensions

TL;DR
The Chinese and Russian navies have commenced a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea, involving various drills such as air defense and anti-submarine exercises. This exercise, part of the ongoing Joint Sea series since 2012, includes multiple ships from both navies and follows a recent joint patrol in the region. Japan has been monitoring the movements of these naval assets closely.
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