Video: Russia & China unite in 'Naval Cooperation 2012'

Russian-Chinese naval maneuvers are on the go in Qingdao, a port in southern China. 4 Russian warships are docked at a Chinese naval base to cooperate on anti-piracy measures.

Normally the warships are situated in the pirate-infested waters near Somalia, but they are taking a break for joint military drills in the Chinese port.

RT reports that the maneuvers have been dubbed "Naval Cooperation 2012" and began on Sunday this week.

When the Russian convoy traveled from Vladivostok, they were frequently followed by NATO reconnaissance destroyers, submarines and planes. However, both Russia and China were quick to stress that these war games are not being directed against a particular military bloc or country.

The Russian-Chinese exercises have been designed to build on the experiences of the two counter-piracy forces in the Gulf of Aden... read full article and view video.