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Chinese and Russian warships were seen circling Japan. What could it mean?

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  1. South China Morning Postseen 6 Aug, 10:21headline rewritten

    As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?Chinese and Russian warships were seen circling Japan. What could it mean?

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Russian NavyJapanTokyoQingdaowestern Pacific OceanSea of OkhotskSea of JapanEast Sea

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  1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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    • South China Morning Post06:41first to reportedited after publishing

      previouslyAs their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?

      China and Russia are becoming more ambitious in their military cooperation, with a joint patrol around Japan sending a message to Tokyo and the United States, according to analysts. Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian Navy corvette left Qingdao in China on July 13, passing through the western Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, as part of a 17-day joint patrol. Then on Sunday and Monday, three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D...

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