China, Indonesia Hold Joint Naval Drill
6 sources · first reported 3d ago
Chinese and Indonesian warships conducted a joint drill east of Taiwan, practicing communication and resupply at-sea drills. The exercise involved a Chinese guided-missile frigate and an Indonesian corvette. This drill is part of Beijing's efforts to increase its presence in the region.
Why it matters
The joint drill demonstrates China's growing naval capabilities and its efforts to strengthen ties with other nations in the region, potentially challenging the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
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