Russia and China Conduct Military Exercises in the Sea of Japan

Five Chinese warships set sail for the Sea of Japan on the morning of July 15 to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, named "North. Interaction-2023." The exercises mark a growing military collaboration between China and Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and occur at a time when Beijing continues to reject U.S. calls to restore military contacts between the two nations.

According to the Chinese online publication Global Times, both naval and air forces from Russia will participate in the drills.