Home › CGTN       12.08.2026

Chinese, Indonesian navies hold drill east of Taiwan Island

The Chinese and Indonesian navies conducted a joint exercise in the waters east of Taiwan Island on Wednesday.

The Chinese Navy's guided-missile frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy's KRI John Lie frigate joined in formation, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command. The exercise covered maritime communication, formation maneuvering and maritime replenishment.

China's Defense Ministry says the joint exercise is aimed at enhancing operational capabilities, deepening practical cooperation, and jointly safeguarding regional peace and stability. #FrontlineStory

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈

Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video

Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA

More video News