Russia and China are preparing for joint sea naval drills this weekend (Sept. 9-11).
The military exercises between the two countries are somewhat routine – there have been five since 2012.
However, this time will be the first joint exercises between these particular allies conducted in the fiercely disputed South China Sea. Continue reading
As Russia looks to strengthen ties with China, the country can profit from selling weapons while also helping China to resist US influence in the Asia-Pacific region, writes Huanqiu, the website of China’s nationalistic tabloid Global Times, citing a Russian military expert.
The expert, who works for a military institution in Russia and wished to remain anonymous, suggested that Moscow would side with China in a potential conflict with the US. Russia may also look to help China build a powerful naval force with five to six aircraft carriers. Continue reading
