Russian, Chinese ships to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports

Russian and Chinese naval vessels will conduct joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region following recent exercises in the Sea of Japan, Russia's Interfax reported on Wednesday citing the Russian Pacific Feet.

"Crews of the Russian Navy and China's PLA Navy will form a new task group to carry out joint patrol missions in the Asia-Pacific region," Interfax cited the Fleet's press service as saying in a statement.