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    Two areas delineated by two sets of coordinates on the western and northeastern sides of the Xisha Qundao. China's Sansha maritime safety administration in South China's Hainan Province issued a navigation warning stating that military exercises would be held in these areas on August 9, 2026 Photo: Screenshot from the Google Earth
The Sansha maritime safety administration in South China's Hainan Province issued a navigation warning stating that military exercises would be conducted on Sunday in two areas delineated by two sets of coordinates, with entry prohibited. According to the map, the areas are located on the western and northeastern sides of the Xisha Qundao.
According to the map, both exercise areas are seen as considerably large in scope by analysts.
On Friday, the latest US Navy fleet deployment map released by USNI News showed that the USS George Washington (CVN-73) was operating in waters near Xisha Qundao, following a port visit to Da Nang, Vietnam.
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二 |     (ECNS) – Suifenhe, a long-established border port for trade with Russia in Heilongjiang Province, reported strong growth in vehicle exports on Saturday, shipping 46,900 vehicles between January and July 2026, up 119.2% year on year.     Executives at companies based in the zone reported a sharp rise in visiting clients, with many corporate buyers from Russia's Far East and Siberia crossing the border to choose vehicles in person. Local vehicle registration authorities have shortened processing times, allowing buyers to inspect cars and complete the paperwork in a single day.        The zone now has a dedicated 30,000-square-meter vehicle yard and bonded maintenance workshops in operation, letting large consignments be stored on site under bonded arrangements. A model combining bonded display with guaranteed clearance on exit has also taken effect, so buyers can inspect vehicles and place orders without leaving the park.        Policy support, including a pilot scheme for used-car exports and free trade zone measures, has combined with expanded China-Russia visa exemptions to make travel easier for overseas buyers. Suifenhe Customs and border inspection authorities have also streamlined clearance, offering customs processing, inspection, and release around the clock and on demand.    Several departments have set up a one-stop service platform. The full logistics cycle, from a vehicle entering the zone to delivery at a Russian overseas warehouse, now takes as little as 10 days, and logistics costs are 30% lower than through conventional channels.    (By Helen Mo & intern Xu Wenda)                    。