Chinese Fleet Arrives in South Africa for Controversial Joint Exercises With Russia

File image of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy guided missle destroyer Huainan that will take part in the Mosi II joint naval exercises with Russia and South Africa. Image via the PLA Navy.

The 42nd Chinese naval escort fleet that includes the guided-missile destroyer Huainan and the missile frigate Rizhao arrived on Sunday in South Africa’s Port of Richards Bay to participate in this week’s controversial joint naval exercises with Russia.

The drills, known as Mosi II, have been widely condemned by South African civil society groups and opposition parties who claim that partnering with Russia validates Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. (XINHUA)

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