An air defence missile is launched from frigate Changzhou during a drill in the East China Sea. The Chinese navy is extending its reach and was spotted this week in waters off Alaska. Photo: Xinhua
An air defence missile is launched from frigate Changzhou during a drill in the East China Sea. The Chinese navy is extending its reach and was spotted this week in waters off Alaska. Photo: Xinhua
China /  Diplomacy

Chinese navy sends Washington a message by patrolling near largest US state Alaska

With all eyes on Beijing's parade, manoeuvres on other side of world may be of equal significance

Andrea Chen

Updated: 9:22am, 5 Sep, 2015

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An air defence missile is launched from frigate Changzhou during a drill in the East China Sea. The Chinese navy is extending its reach and was spotted this week in waters off Alaska. Photo: Xinhua
An air defence missile is launched from frigate Changzhou during a drill in the East China Sea. The Chinese navy is extending its reach and was spotted this week in waters off Alaska. Photo: Xinhua
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