China, US navies implement code of conduct

The Chinese and US navies have implemented a code of conduct that covers unplanned encounters at sea.

The code, ratified earlier this year, was put into effect as the two navies launched their latest anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.

Analysts said the exercise was an opportunity to put the code into practice and an encouraging indication that both navies want to minimize the risk of misunderstandings.