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China
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Russia
held joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, the third round carried out by the two countries in recent years.
This information was conveyed by the Chinese Ministry of Defense in an official statement on Saturday evening, citing Reuters.
In the statement, Beijing emphasized that this exercise was not aimed at third parties or in response to a specific international situation.The exercise is said to be part of a previously planned defense cooperation agenda.
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Before the exercise was held, the two countries were known to have discussed missile defense and strategic stability last month.So far this year, China and Russia have also held a number of other exercises, including artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan in August.
The two countries have further strengthened their military ties since signing a ‘no borders’ strategic partnership in 2022, just before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.The agreement includes a commitment to hold regular exercises and improve coordination between the armed forces.
Both Beijing and Moscow have publicly raised concerns over plans by the United States under President Donald Trump to build a ‘golden dome’ missile defense system.Washington is also said to have a desire to resume nuclear weapons testing after more than three decades of cessation.
This latest exercise is seen as a signal that the two countries are still strengthening their strategic partnership, amidst increasing global security tensions and changes in regional geopolitical dynamics.
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