Chinese and Russian warships engaged in joint live-fire exercises within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. The drills were first revealed by Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi while speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow. This activity highlights the increasing military cooperation between China and Russia, raising concerns in Japan. Japan’s defence ministry subsequently confirmed the incident, emphasizing the location of the exercises within its claimed EEZ. The nature and scale of the drills are currently under assessment by Japanese authorities. This event underscores ongoing tensions and military activity in the region.