# Chinese, Indonesian navies hold drill east of Taiwan Island

https://mins.news/en/item/21998

- CGTN, 2026-08-13 09:22 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-13/Chinese-Indonesian-navies-hold-drill-east-of-Taiwan-Island-1Pyp2XSkE48/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> The Chinese and Indonesian navies held a joint exercise east of Taiwan Island on Wednesday. The Chinese vessel Honghe and Indonesian frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai trained in maritime communications, formation maneuvers and replenishment. China’s Defense Ministry said the drill would improve operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and help safeguard regional peace and stability.

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