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China to start joint drills with Russia in South China Sea

Sunday, 11 September 2016 11:56 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 11 September 2016 11:56 AM ]

This file photo taken on May 5, 2016 shows crew members of China's South Sea Fleet taking part in a drill in the Xisha Islands, or the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. (AFP)

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