China’s navy will join forces with Thailand and Malaysia for the drill. Photo: Xinhua

China’s navy to join Thailand and Malaysia for training exercise as military seeks to build bridges with neighbours

Nine-day Peace and Friendship drill comes amid rising tension with US over the disputed South China Sea

Topic | Asean

Kristin Huang

Published: 12:10pm, 15 Oct, 2018

Updated: 4:40am, 16 Oct, 2018

China’s navy will join forces with Thailand and Malaysia for the drill. Photo: Xinhua

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Kristin Huang

Kristin Huang is a senior China reporter, who focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016 and previously reported for China Review News Agency. Kristin is interested in security in northeast Asia and China's growing military might.