BEIJING, May 19 -- The Chinese naval taskforce participating in the "China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2025" joint maritime exercise set off for China on the afternoon of May 16, 2025.
The Chinese naval taskforce was comprised of the guided-missile frigate Xuchang (Hull 536) and the minesweeper/hunter Chishui (Hull 729). The "China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2025" joint maritime exercise kicked off in Singapore and its surrounding waters on May 9 and lasted for eight days.
During the shore-based planning phase, the two navies jointly held cross-deck visits, friendly ball games, operational discussions, and other exchange activities. During the maritime drill phase, the participating troops of the two navies coordinated closely and completed the live drill on subjects including sea mine countermeasures, live-fire shooting at maritime targets, joint search and rescue, and medical evacuation.
As the fourth iteration of this series of exercises between the two navies, this year's joint maritime exercise has further deepened the consensus on naval cooperation between the two sides and enhanced their capabilities in conducting joint maritime operations.
