The Russian and Chinese navies kicked off a joint exercise in the Yellow Sea on Monday. The joint naval exercise includes submarines and surface vessels from both Russia and China, according to a Monday press release from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. After the exercise, the Chinese and Russian naval assets will join together for a “joint maritime patrol,” according to a Sunday press release.The Chinese forces included two missile destroyers, “Kaifeng” and “Ansha,” the missile frigate “Wuhu,” the comprehensive supply ship “Kekexilihu,” the submarine rescue ship “Yangchenghu,” and one unnamed submarine, according to a second Chinese Ministry of National Defense press release on Sunday. (RELATED: Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols) Meanwhile, th