After Russian and Chinese warships held joint patrol in the Pacific, Japan said Russian ships had entered the Sea of Japan after passing through Tsushima Strait.&nbsp;

The development comes just days after Russian and Chinese navies conducted drills as Japan&nbsp;pointed out that the ships passed through "Tsugaru Strait for the first time as part of the patrol".

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China said the exercise was meant to "develop the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership".

Japanese media had pointed out earlier that Russian and Chinese ships had passed through Osumi Strait as the country's defence ministry said it will be monitoring the two navies.

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Japan reportedly spotted five Russian ships entering the Sea of Japan, although ships are allowed to sail through Tsugaru and Osumi straits since they are international waterways however reports said Japan described the move as "unusual".

China's joint patrol with Russia comes as the Communist country continues to be embroiled in disputes with neighbouring countries in the South China Sea.

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Tensions have also been simmering in the Taiwan Straits with Chinese ships regularly passing the area even as US ships have also sailed past the contentious waters. The US says its ships are allowed to pass citing freedom of navigation.

Last month the UK had sent a warship HMS Richmond through the Taiwan Strait with Australian, French and Canadian ships also sending ships which have often attracted China's ire.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After Russian and Chinese warships held joint patrol in the Pacific, Japan said Russian ships had entered the Sea of Japan after passing through Tsushima Strait.

After Russian and Chinese warships held joint patrol in the Pacific, Japan said Russian ships had entered the Sea of Japan after passing through Tsushima Strait. The development comes just days after Russian and Chinese navies conducted drills as Japan pointed out that the ships passed through "Tsugaru Strait for the first time as part of the patrol". Also Read: Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific China said the exercise was meant to "develop the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership". Japanese media had pointed out earlier that Russian and Chinese ships had passed through Osumi Strait as the country's defence ministry said it will be monitoring the two navies. Also Read: China eyes military exercise near Taiwan after US warship passes Taiwan Straits Japan reportedly spotted five Russian ships entering the Sea of Japan, although ships are allowed to sail through Tsugaru and Osumi straits since they are international waterways however reports said Japan described the move as "unusual". China's joint patrol with Russia comes as the Communist country continues to be embroiled in disputes with neighbouring countries in the South China Sea. Also Read | US, Canada colluded to provoke trouble, says China after warships sail through Taiwan Strait Tensions have also been simmering in the Taiwan Straits with Chinese ships regularly passing the area even as US ships have also sailed past the contentious waters. The US says its ships are allowed to pass citing freedom of navigation. Last month the UK had sent a warship HMS Richmond through the Taiwan Strait with Australian, French and Canadian ships also sending ships which have often attracted China's ire. (With inputs from Agencies)

Japan spots Russian warships after joint drills with China

Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

Russia's Su-30SM fighter aircraft will be part of the Sibu/Cooperation-2021 military exercise.&nbsp;

China’s state-run Xinhua news agency quoting Chinese and Russian officials said the drills were to “deepen joint anti-terrorism operations and demonstrate the firm determination and strength of the two countries to jointly safeguard international and regional security and stability."

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Russian soldiers will reportedly be using Chinese weapons. It is the first joint drill China has been involved in since the coronavirus outbreak.

According to the China's Global Times, the country's Air Force has dispatched J-20 stealth fighter jets and Y-20 large transport planes for the drill which is taking place in the northwestern region.

The drill also includes howitzers, armoured vehicles, surface-to-air missiles, drones and rocket launchers, Global Times said.

The opening ceremony reportedly involved China's J-11 fighter jets, &nbsp;J-16 multirole fighter jets, JH-7A fighter bombers and &nbsp;H-6K bombers. The drills are set to conclude on Friday.

Ningxia region is strategically located along the Xinjiang border where Chinese officials have been accused of carrying out human rights violations against ethnic &nbsp;Uighurs in internment camps.

Russia also carried out joint drills with Tajikistan with Uzbekistan forces on Tuesday along the Afghan border amid the Taliban advance in the country with the Putin regime reinforcing its military base in Tajikistan.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries. Russia's Su-30SM fighter aircraft will be part of the Sibu/Cooperation-2021 military exercise. China’s state-run Xinhua news agency quoting Chinese and Russian officials said the drills were to “deepen joint anti-terrorism operations and demonstrate the firm determination and strength of the two countries to jointly safeguard international and regional security and stability." Watch: Russian soldiers will reportedly be using Chinese weapons. It is the first joint drill China has been involved in since the coronavirus outbreak. According to the China's Global Times, the country's Air Force has dispatched J-20 stealth fighter jets and Y-20 large transport planes for the drill which is taking place in the northwestern region. The drill also includes howitzers, armoured vehicles, surface-to-air missiles, drones and rocket launchers, Global Times said. The opening ceremony reportedly involved China's J-11 fighter jets, J-16 multirole fighter jets, JH-7A fighter bombers and H-6K bombers. The drills are set to conclude on Friday. Ningxia region is strategically located along the Xinjiang border where Chinese officials have been accused of carrying out human rights violations against ethnic Uighurs in internment camps. Russia also carried out joint drills with Tajikistan with Uzbekistan forces on Tuesday along the Afghan border amid the Taliban advance in the country with the Putin regime reinforcing its military base in Tajikistan. (With inputs from Agencies)

China, Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones

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A day after Russian and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinas-new-carrier-rocket-long-march-8-makes-maiden-flight-351609">Chinese</a> jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party".

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"This mission is a project of the annual cooperation plan of the Chinese and Russian armed forces. It is not aimed at any third party," the Chinese foreign ministry said.

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South Korea had said on Tuesday that it scambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ).

According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space followed by 15 Russian aircraft.

However, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zao Lijian said: "During this operation, the Chinese and Russian military aircrafts strictly abided by relevant provisions of the international law, and did not enter the airspace of other countries."

The South Korean military said the Chinese military had informed about its planes carrying out routine training before it entered the KADIZ. The South Korean Air Force then launched its aircraft to take tactical measures.

China's Defence Ministry had said that H-6K bombers had taken part in the "joint patrol" with two Russian Tu-95 aircraft.&nbsp;

South Korean agencies said the country's foreign ministry had contacted Russia and China and warned them that a similar incident should not recur in the future.

A day after Russian and Chinese jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party".

A day after Russian and Chinese jets entered South Korean air space, the Chinese foreign ministry said the joint military cooperation wasn't "aimed at any third party". Watch: "This mission is a project of the annual cooperation plan of the Chinese and Russian armed forces. It is not aimed at any third party," the Chinese foreign ministry said. Also Read: South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian aircraft enter airspace South Korea had said on Tuesday that it scambled jets after Russian and Chinese jets entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ). According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), four Chinese jets reportedly entered its air space followed by 15 Russian aircraft. However, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zao Lijian said: "During this operation, the Chinese and Russian military aircrafts strictly abided by relevant provisions of the international law, and did not enter the airspace of other countries." The South Korean military said the Chinese military had informed about its planes carrying out routine training before it entered the KADIZ. The South Korean Air Force then launched its aircraft to take tactical measures. China's Defence Ministry had said that H-6K bombers had taken part in the "joint patrol" with two Russian Tu-95 aircraft. South Korean agencies said the country's foreign ministry had contacted Russia and China and warned them that a similar incident should not recur in the future.

South Korean air space violation: Military cooperation with Russia not aimed at any third party, says China