BEIJING, Jan. 9 -- The joint maritime exercise "Will for Peace 2026" is set to be held from early to mid January in waters and airspace off the Port of Simon's Town, South Africa, with participation from BRICS member states including China, Russia, and South Africa, according to a written statement released by China's Ministry of National Defense (MND).

Under the theme of "Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Key Shipping Lanes and Maritime Economic Activities", participants will conduct counter-terrorism and rescue operations, anti-sea strikes, and other activities such as professional exchanges and on-board tours. The exercise aims to further deepen military exchanges and cooperation among participating nations, and enhance their capabilities in jointly tackling maritime threats.

1月上中旬，“和平意志-2026”海上联合演习将位南非西蒙斯敦附近海空域举行，中国、俄罗斯、南非等金砖成员国参演。此次联演课题为“维护重要航运通道和经济活动安全的联合行动”，将组织反恐营救、对海打击等科目演练，安排专业技术交流、舰艇参观互访等活动。联演旨在进一步深化参演各国军事交流合作，提高共同应对海上威胁能力。