China and Russia conduct first joint sea patrol in West Pacific
By Global Times, Published: 2021-10-23 23:45:48
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation sails in the West Pacific on October 19, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
Editor's Note:
Chinese and Russian naval forces have carried out their first joint sea patrol in waters in the West Pacific between October 17 to 23. (Photos: Li Tang)

A China-Russia joint naval ships formation passes through the Tsugaru Strait on October 18, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation is about to enter the Osumi Strait on October 22, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation sails in the East China Sea on October 23, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation sails in the East China Sea on October 23, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation sails in the East China Sea on October 23, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation conducts joint exercise in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation conducts joint exercise in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation conducts joint exercise in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang
A China-Russia joint naval ships formation conducts joint exercise in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang
Officers and soldiers on China’s guided-missile destroyer Nanchang closely monitor the air and sea conditions. Photo: Li Tang
Chinese guided-missile destroyer Nanchang sails alongside a Russian frigate. Photo: Li Tang
Chinese PLA navy’s destroyer Kunming sails with Russia’s large anti-submarine ship Admiral Tributs in the West Pacific on October 19, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
China’s guided-missile destroyer Nanchang sails alongside Russia’s command ship Marshal Krylov in the West Pacific on October 19, 2021. Photo: Li Tang
China’s guided-missile destroyer Nanchang sails in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang
China’s guided-missile destroyer Nanchang sails in the West Pacific. Photo: Li Tang