Yes, a three months long naval drill

PLA to conduct 3-month training in waters of Yancheng

(Source: China Military Online)   2015-08-25


This picture shows a screenshot of the related no-sail ban notice published in the official website of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

　　BEIJING, August 25 (ChinaMil) -- The Chinese PLA will conduct live-fire shooting training in the waters from the old Yellow River estuary to the east of Sheyang River estuary near Yancheng, east China's Jiangsu Province from 06:30 to 22:00 of August 28 to November 30, 2015, according to the official website of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

　　During the above-mentioned period of time, no vessel is allowed to enter the designated maritime areas. All vessels should sail far away from the shooting area to ensure safety.

　　The following are the coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the related prohibited waters:

　　A、34°16＇30＂N 120°17＇00＂E；

　　B、34°16＇30＂N 120°30＇00＂E；

　　C、34°03＇30＂N 120°37＇30＂E；

　　D、33°51＇00＂N 120°34＇00＂E；

　　E、33°51＇00＂N 120°28＇30＂E。