2nd Phase Of Sino-Russian "Peace Mission 2005" Military Exercise

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 22: (CHINA OUT) Amphibious tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army move to land a beach during the second phase of the Sino-Russian joint military exercise on August 22, 2005 near Qingdao of Shandong Peninsular, China. The second phase of the on-going "Peace Mission 2005" joint military exercise by Chinese and Russian armies was held on August 20, focusing on the transportation and outspread of troops, decision making and adjustment, and organization of coordinated actions. The third stage of the drills will start on August 23, more than 7,000 Chinese troops and 1,800 Russians with military vessels, fighter jets and amphibious tanks will start a three-day live ammunition combat practice, according to state media. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)