Chinese Destroyer Conducts Live-Fire Drill Near Japan's Okinotori Island, Japan Reports
A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills southwest of Japan's Okinotori Island on July 19, operating alongside Russian naval vessels, according to Japan's Joint Staff. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force observed four ships, including two Chinese destroyers, a replenishment ship, and a Russian frigate, about 330 km southwest of Okinotori. Japan confirmed the exercise occurred within its claimed exclusive economic zone, though China disputes this claim. Japan monitored and gathered intelligence on the vessels during the activity.
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economictimes broke this story on 21 Jul, 01:30 am. Other outlets followed.
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