# China and Indonesia to hold naval drill east of Taiwan Island

https://mins.news/en/item/21782

- CGTN, 2026-08-11 14:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-11/China-Indonesia-to-hold-naval-drill-in-waters-east-of-Taiwan-Island-1PwLQy5rqFO/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> China’s Ministry of National Defense says Chinese and Indonesian navies will conduct a navigation exercise east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August. Their frigates will practice communications and maritime replenishment to improve joint operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and support regional peace and stability.

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