"China and Russia Strengthen Naval Cooperation with Joint Drills"

China and Russia are set to hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, aimed at safeguarding strategic maritime routes. This comes as part of the growing defense cooperation between the two countries, with China sending five warships, including a guided-missile destroyer, for the exercises. China and Russia have been strengthening their ties since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with China being seen as Moscow's most important ally.