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BEIJING—China hosted two Russian warships that had earlier sailed past Taiwan and Japan, and the vessels are expected to hold a joint drill with the Chinese Navy during their visit, demonstrating the enduring military cooperation between the two countries.
The two frigates—Gromkiy and Sovershenniy—made port at the financial hub of Shanghai on Wednesday, Chinese state television reported. Both vessels belong to Russia’s Pacific Fleet, headquartered in Vladivostok.
During their seven-day visit, the ships will conduct naval drills with the Chinese Navy in Shanghai that will include practices on formation movements, communication and sea rescues, according to the report.
The same ships, which belong to the Pacific fleet of the Russian Navy, passed through waters near democratically governed Taiwan at the end of June.
