China, Saudi Arabia to hold joint 'Blue Sword' naval drill next month
Naval forces of China have played a role in the Middle East over the last 13 years as part of the Chinese navy’s role in the Gulf of Aden.
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean.(photo credit: STRINGER/ REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: