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China’s Coast Guard has entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time, strengthening security ties with Russia. This joint operation between Chinese Coast Guard and Russian Border Guard was observed by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Bering Sea, leading to the U.S. sending warships to the region. This comes as nine Russian and Chinese warships embarked on a joint patrol in the Northwest Pacific following a major naval exercise.
Chinese Coast Guard in the Arctic Ocean
For the first time, China’s Coast Guard claims to have entered the Arctic Ocean as it enhances security ties with Russia.
US Coast Guard and Sino-Russian Patrol
The U.S. Coast Guard encounters joint Chinese Coast Guard, Russian Border Guard patrol in the Bering Sea.
US Warships Respond to China and Russia
The US has dispatched warships to meet China and Russia’s presence near Alaska.
Sino-Russian Collaboration
China and Russia are collaborating on an Arctic coastguard mission with new shipping routes on the horizon.
Sino-Russian Joint Naval Exercise
Nine Russian and Chinese warships are on a joint patrol in the Northwest Pacific after a major naval exercise.
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