Saudi Arabia, China to Hold Joint Naval Exercises This Month

Fayez NURELDINE / AFP

The Chinese and Saudia Arabian navies will conduct a second round of joint naval exercises later this month off the coast of Guangdong in southern China.

“This joint training focuses on overseas maritime counter-terrorism operations, conducting exercises on sniper tactics, boat driving, helicopter landing, and joint rescue,” Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Wu Qian told a press briefing.

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