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Chinese Defense Ministry urges relevant parties to view China-Russia defense cooperation objectively and rationally

Global Times

By Global Times Published: Aug 08, 2025 03:18 PM

We hope relevant parties will view defense cooperation between China and Russia objectively and rationally, and stop spreading groundless speculation and smears, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a press briefing on Friday.

The remarks were made in response to media inquiry over the recent Exercise Joint Sea 2025 between Chinese and Russian navies, during which some countries reportedly kept dispatching aircraft and ships to the vicinity of Chinese and Russian task forces and some analysts claim that this joint exercise was clearly targeted at third parties.

"Exercise Joint Sea is an institutionalized cooperation program between the Chinese and Russian navies. Since its inception in 2012, the exercise has been held 10 times and has become a key platform for China-Russia military cooperation," Jiang said.

Task groups from the two sides have completed planned subjects, including joint air defense, counter-sea and anti-submarine operations, and have transitioned to a joint maritime patrol, Jiang said.

China and Russia adhere to the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party in developing bilateral and military relations, and jointly play an important role in safeguarding international and regional peace and stability, the spokesperson noted.

We hope relevant parties will view defense cooperation between China and Russia objectively and rationally, and stop spreading groundless speculation and smears, he added.