June 8, 2017

"Editor's Note:

It has been confirmed by the US Navy that China has been invited to attend next year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC 2018), the world's largest biennial international maritime exercises. If China accepts the invitation it would mark the third consecutive time for People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships and personnel to participate in the naval drills. What are the implications if China participates in RIMPAC 2018? Will it help in taking joint actions to cope with future crisis? Global Times reporter Ma Linna interviewed two Chinese scholars on this issue.

Shen Dingli, deputy dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University

The US hosts the RIMPAC exercises every two years not only to demonstrate its military power. The naval drill also provides the country with an opportunity to discern the military strength of the other participants, which will be helpful for the US to take initiative in future military operations."

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