BEIJING, Aug. 29 -- According to the annual plan between the two militaries, China and Singapore will hold "China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024" joint maritime exercise in waters and airspace near Zhanjiang City from August 30 to September 5, a Chinese defense ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Spokesperson Senior Colonel Wu Qian said that during the exercise, the two sides will organize drills including joint anti-surface strike, replenishment-at-sea, joint search and rescue, visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS). As the third edition of this series of exercise, it will further enhance mutual trust and friendship, and promote practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries.