China and Russia Conduct Naval Exercises in the Sea of Japan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Naval exercises between Russia and China in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk. |
| Name of Exercise | Beibu/Interaction - 2024 |
| Key Activities | Firing of artillery, use of anti-aircraft and anti-submarine weapons. |
| Aim | Deepen strategic cooperation between Chinese and Russian militaries, enhance joint ability to deal with security threats. |
| Frequency | Third joint military drill in this location (first in 2017, second in 2022). |
| Location | Sea of Japan, Sea of Okhotsk (between Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Kuril Islands, and Japan's Hokkaido). |
| Political Context | Russia warns NATO over Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, intensifying Ukraine war. |
| Broader Significance | Part of Ocean-2024 naval drills, seen as a bid to counter the United States in the Pacific. |