China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile military exercises on Russian territory in early December, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced late Saturday. Moscow and Beijing signed a "borderless" strategic partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and pledged to hold regular military exercises to practice coordination between their armed forces.
Published on: 07/12/2025 - 07:30 Last updated: 07/12/2025 - 10:30
The Chinese Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday that Beijing and Moscow carried out joint military exercises in Russia in early December.
Trainings “do not target any third party”
According to a post on the Chinese ministry's website, the exercises "do not target any third party," nor are they a response to any current international situation.
The two countries held talks on missile defense and strategic stability last month and conducted artillery and anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan in August.
Concerned about the US President's plans
In addition, the two countries expressed their concern about US President Donald Trump's plans to build an anti-missile shield called the "Golden Dome" and his declared intention to resume nuclear weapons testing after a break of more than 30 years.
It is noteworthy that Russia and China signed a "borderless" strategic partnership shortly before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and pledged to conduct regular military exercises to practice coordination between their armed forces.
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