The People's Liberation Army News, Richards Bay, South Africa, February 27, Ma Yubin reported that from February 25 to 27, the joint maritime exercise of China, Russia and South Africa turned to the stage of actual maritime exercise. The naval forces of the three countries conducted exercises in the waters near Richards Bay, South Africa around the contents of anchorage defense, elimination of floating mines, anti-piracy, air defense, etc. The joint maritime exercise of the three countries of China, Russia and South Africa, with the theme of "joint action to maintain the safety of shipping and maritime economic activities", was carried out in two stages: port and sea. The participating forces included the Chinese navy's Huainan warship, the Rizhao warship, and the Hoh Xili Lake warship, the Russian navy's "Admiral Gorshkov" frigate, the "Kama" tanker, and the South African navy's "Mendi" frigate. (Outlook New Era)