China and Russia plan to hold joint naval drills off China’s coast, according to multiple reports. The exercises involve naval forces from both countries and are scheduled to take place in waters near China rather than farther afield. While the outlets report the drills as a coordinated training activity between the two militaries, they do not provide detailed, consistent information about specific participating ship types, the exact dates, or the drill scenarios. The reporting frames the exercises as a form of military cooperation and maritime training between Beijing and Moscow. Overall, the sources agree on the core points: the drills are joint, they involve China and Russia’s navies, and they are held off China’s coast. Beyond these shared elements, additional particulars appear limited or vary by outlet. The announcements underscore continued collaboration between the two countries’ armed forces at sea, though the reports largely focus on the fact that the exercises are scheduled and are being conducted in Chinese coastal waters.