2016年CRI China-Russia joint navy drill demonstrates high mutual trust: expert

 

The "Joint¹ Sea 2016" drill between the two countries officially kicked off Monday in Guangdong.

The 8-day exercise in the South China Sea features naval² surface ships, submarines, fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, marines and amphibious armored equipment.

Both China and Russia have their latest technology on display.

Military observers are suggesting the drills show the shared security concerns both China and Russia have, but also say the drills go a long way toward maintaining regional peace and stability.

Zhang Junshe with the Institute of Chinese Naval Sciences suggests these drills likely wouldn't happen if the Chinese and Russian sides didn't trust one-another.

"Drills and exercises at this level expose what limits individual navies from any country might have. So the drills and exercises like these can only take place between countries that have high mutual⁴ trust. The ongoing⁵ joint drill is demonstrating this level of trust between China and Russia."

While often viewed as a show of strength, Zhang Junshe says the drills in the South China Sea shouldn't be viewed as a provocation⁶.

"China and Russia are aiming at enhancing their joint marine³ defense⁷ capabilities⁸ through this drill. They are also trying to fine-tune their joint command structure, and have openly talked about their defensive⁹ nature. This drill isn't meant to scare any other country, and shouldn't be viewed in that respect."

The Chinese and Russian navies have been taking part in annual joint drills for the past few years.

This is the first time the two sides have conducted drills in the South China Sea.

"Joint Sea 2016" is scheduled to run until next Monday.

For CRI, I'm Xie Cheng.

1 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

2 naval   

adj.海军的，军舰的，船的

参考例句：

• He took part in a great naval battle.他参加了一次大海战。
• The harbour is an important naval base.该港是一个重要的海军基地。

3 marine   

adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵

参考例句：

• Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

4 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

5 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

6 provocation   

n.激怒，刺激，挑拨，挑衅的事物，激怒的原因

参考例句：

• He's got a fiery temper and flares up at the slightest provocation.他是火爆性子，一点就着。
• They did not react to this provocation.他们对这一挑衅未作反应。

7 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

8 capabilities   

n.能力( capability的名词复数 )；可能；容量；[复数]潜在能力

参考例句：

• He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大，自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
• Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为，标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

9 defensive   

adj.防御的；防卫的；防守的

参考例句：

• Their questions about the money put her on the defensive.他们问到钱的问题，使她警觉起来。
• The Government hastily organized defensive measures against the raids.政府急忙布置了防卫措施抵御空袭。