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PLA and Indonesia to hold first joint naval drill east of Taiwan

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is set to conduct its first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan. This exercise aims to enhance joint operational capabilities and deepen cooperation between the two navies, contributing to regional peace and stability. Indonesian officials have clarified that the drills are intended as "passing exercises" and not for "warfighting," aligning with Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy. AI

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PLA and Indonesia to hold first joint naval drill east of Taiwan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan

    The People’s Liberation Army would conduct joint naval training with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan, Beijing’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday. Scheduled for mid-August, the drill will feature the Chinese navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy frigate K…