Spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense Jiang Bin photo:mod.gov.cn

Question: It is reported that China and Singapore are holding China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise. Please further brief us on the exercise. 

Jiang Bin: China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise is being held in Changi Naval Base and in the waters and airspace to the east of Singapore from May 9 to 16. The guided-missile frigate PLANS Xuchang and the mine countermeasure vessel PLANS Chishui, together with the RSS (Republic of Singapore Ship) Steadfast-class frigate and the RSS Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessel, participated in the exercise. With joint command and planning, the two sides conducted live exercises on naval gun fire, replenishment-at-sea, joint search and rescue and other subjects. The exercise tested tactical command coordination and joint operations capability of the participating forces. During the exercise, the troops also had professional seminars, on-board visits and cultural and sports activities. It is the 4th edition of this series of exercise, which is significant for further promoting practical cooperation and strengthening joint maritime operations capability between the two sides.