Drill by PLA warships in Pacific via Osumi Strait 'indicates far sea capability boost, warning to Japan'
Drill by PLA warships in Pacific via Osumi Strait 'indicates far sea capability boost, warning to Japan' Liu Xuanzun Published: Jun 02, 2021 08:16 PM A naval fleet comprised of the guided-missile destroyers Ningbo (Hull 139) and Taiyuan (Hull 131), as well as the guided-missile frigate Nantong (Hull 601), steams in astern formation in waters of the East China Sea during a maritime training drill in late January, 2021. Photo:China Military Online A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy flotilla reportedly entered the Pacific Ocean for exercises via the Osumi Strait on Monday, a move exp...