China, Russia Navies Conclude Joint Patrol After Transiting Key Northeast Asia Waterways The joint naval patrol between China and Russia has come to an end, marking a significant milestone in their increasingly close military cooperation.
The 14 day exercise saw Chinese warships transit key Northeast Asia waterways alongside Russian counterparts, sending a clear message to the region: Beijing is not alone in its ambitions.
While the Chinese state news agency Xinhua downplayed the patrol's significance, framing it as part of an annual military cooperation plan with no connection to the current regional situation, the reality is more complex.