l2016-06-30 19:57:56
June 30, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Qian Wu confirmed that, China and Russia is conducting consultations on the Sino-Russian joint military exercises at sea. In accordance with previous analysis of 2016， it is likely to hold military exercises in waters near the South China Sea.
Recently Russian media quoted the country’s Naval Combat Training Bureau Couchepin Karamazov’s words, Russia “joint maritime -2016” exercise will be held in September, the Russian Pacific Fleet will take part, Russia will send at least four ships, and Chinese naval vessels may be more. He said that July 4 to 8, Chinese naval delegation will visit St. Petersburg, with the Russian side to undertake consultations on the composition and strength exercise plan. Wu Qian on the 30th confirmed that the Sino-Russian joint military exercises at sea news, and said that it will release relevant information in due course.
China and Russia “Joint Sea” series of military exercises, held since 2012, has now become the norm mechanism, within the framework of Sino-Russian joint military exercise largest.