In a show of deepening military coordination, China and Russia completed their ninth joint strategic aerial patrol over the Sea of Japan this week, according to a statement from the Chinese Defense Ministry. The exercise, part of the two nations’ annual cooperation plan, underscores their growing partnership amid shifting global security dynamics.
The patrol—conducted in international airspace—aims to ‘strengthen strategic mutual trust’ and refine joint operational capabilities, officials noted. While specifics about aircraft used weren’t shared, similar past drills have involved bombers and reconnaissance planes. Analysts say these maneuvers highlight Beijing and Moscow’s commitment to countering what they view as ‘unilateral military alliances’ in the Asia-Pacific.
Why it matters: As global powers recalibrate alliances, China-Russia military cooperation continues to draw attention, particularly with ongoing tensions in regions like Ukraine and Taiwan. This patrol follows recent joint naval drills and high-level diplomatic exchanges between the two nations.
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Why it matters: As global powers recalibrate alliances, China-Russia military cooperation continues to draw attention, particularly with ongoing tensions in regions like Ukraine and Taiwan. This patrol follows recent joint naval drills and high-level diplomatic exchanges between the two nations.
