# China and Indonesia to hold joint naval exercise east of Taiwan Island

https://mins.news/en/item/19688

- China News Service, 2026-08-12 02:56 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-12/detail-ihfifqmx7359398.shtml

> China’s Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday that Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint navigation exercise in mid-August. The drill is planned for waters east of China’s Taiwan Island. The announcement identifies the participating navies and the general timing and location of the exercise. No additional operational details were provided in the report.

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