Key facts
- China and Russia have commenced joint naval exercises off the coast of Qingdao.
- The exercises include anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and live-fire drills.
- Following the exercises, China and Russia will conduct joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
- Japan and Taiwan have expressed concerns over the joint naval exercises and patrols.
- Taiwan's military has reinstated "anti-communist" patriotic classes for graduates.
- These classes were on hiatus for 25 years.
- The reinstatement is due to escalating threats from China.
- The classes aim to educate graduates on national security dangers and their military mission.
China and Russia have initiated joint naval exercises in the Pacific Ocean, commencing off the coast of Qingdao. The drills encompass a range of operations including anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and live-fire exercises. Following the conclusion of these exercises, naval forces from both nations are scheduled to conduct joint patrols in the Pacific. This development has reportedly raised concerns among Japan and Taiwan.