While the leaders of the member states North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO (NATO: NATO) A summit hosted by the United States is currently being held in Washington last weekend. China and Russia The joint military exercise “Joint Sea-2024” has kicked off in waters and airspace near the city of Zhanjiang in southern China's Guangdong Province. The Chinese Defense Ministry said on Friday (July 12) that the militaries of Moscow and Beijing began the drills in early July and will continue until the middle of the month.
This move by China and Russia has prompted Japan, which also attended the NATO meeting as a partner nation, to warn of a growing “threat” as ties between Beijing and Moscow strengthen, AFP reported.
But the Chinese Defense Ministry said the joint military exercise aims to demonstrate the resolve and capabilities of China and Russia to work together on threats to maritime security and maintain stability and peace in the region.
“This process will deepen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership cooperation in the modern era,” the Chinese side said.
Over the years, China and Russia have strengthened their friendship. The two countries have declared their friendship “without borders.” In addition, both China and Russia still have hostile relations with NATO.
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