New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.

Alongside economic and political ties, Moscow and Beijing have strengthened their military cooperation in recent years, and their relations have deepened since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

The "Joint Sea-2025" exercises kicked off in waters near the Russian port of Vladivostok and would last for three days, China's defence ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

The two sides will hold "submarine rescue, joint anti-submarine, air defence and anti-missile operations, and maritime combat".

Four Chinese vessels, including guided-miss...