15 Oct 2021 China-Russia ‘Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise’
- China and Russia are holding Joint naval drills called “Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise” in the Sea of Japan.
Key Points
- The joint naval drill was kicked off from October 14, 2021.
- It highlights the latest sign of growing political and military alignment between Russia and China.
- The drill started in Russia’s Peter the Great Gulf in Sea of Japan. It will run through October 17, 2021.
Activities under the drill
- This joint naval drill would encompass communications, joint manoeuvring & firing on seaborn targets, anti-air, anti-mine, and anti-submarine operations, joint manoeuvring and firing on seaborn targets.
China in the drill
- For the first time China will be represented by anti-submarine warfare planes and destroyers of greater than 10,000 tons in displacement for exercises abroad.
- China will also be represented by warships such as Type 055 large destroyer Nanchang, Type 054A frigates Binzhou & Liuzhou, Type 052D destroyer Kunming, Type 903A comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu, vessel-borne helicopters and fixed wing anti-submarine warfare aircraft.
- On the other hand, Russia will be represented by anti-submarine ships, aircraft and frigates.
China-Russia cooperation
- China and Russia are jointly holding the drill as they are united in opposing the dominance of United States in global affairs.
- Both the countries have been harsh critics of foreign policy of Washington in Afghanistan. China generally follows Russia’s lead on matters like Iran.
- It has become increasingly assertive in defending its vital interests regarding Taiwan, South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific.
- China has also strongly criticized an agreement for Australia in order to obtain eight nuclear-powered submarines which are built with US technology.
yojna ias daily current affairs 15 Oct 2021
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