China-Russia Naval Vessels Conduct Joint Circumnavigation for 17 Days, 055 Destroyer Group Crosses the La Perouse Strait for the First Time
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Three Chinese vessels, including a 055 destroyer, and one Russian frigate conducted a joint naval patrol around Japan, crossing the Tsugaru Strait from July 13 to August 6, 2023. This marked the first time Chinese and Russian ships navigated this sensitive area, raising security concerns for Japan. The operation demonstrated China's capability for sustained naval operations with logistical support.
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