BEIJING -- China and Russia began joint military sea and air exercises in the Sea of Japan on Thursday, looking to rattle the U.S., Japan and South Korea as they ramp up their deterrence efforts.
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China and Russia kick off military exercises in Sea of Japan
Drills aim to counter U.S.-Japan-South Korea cooperation, improve joint operations
Moscow said the exercise will involve naval combat, ship escort drills and live artillery fire. (Photo courtesy of the Russian Defense Ministry via Reuters)
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