Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged closer strategic coordination between Beijing and Moscow and bolstering joint capacity to respond to risks and challenges in a video call with his Russian counterpart on Tuesday.Dong told Andrei Belousov that Beijing was willing to “enrich the substance of cooperation, improve communication and exchange mechanisms, jointly enhance the ability to respond to various risks and challenges and work hand in hand to inject positive energy into global security and stability,” according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence.Belousov said Moscow was willing to deepen practical cooperation in areas such as joint operations and personnel training as well as promote bilateral strategic coordination to a higher level to better safeguard their shared interests, according to the Chinese read-out.
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TUE · 2026-01-27 · 13:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0127-10983
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China and Russia to bolster defence ties to counter risks
In a video call on Tuesday, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov discussed strengthening defense ties between China and Russia. Dong expressed China's willingness to enhance strategic coordination and improve communication mechanisms to jointly address global risks and challenges.
Meredith ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-27 · 13:13 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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In a video call on Tuesday, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov discussed strengthening defense ties between China and Russia. Dong expressed China's willingness to enhance strategic coordination and improve communication mechanisms to jointly address global risks and challenges. Belousov stated Moscow's desire to deepen practical cooperation in joint operations and personnel training, aiming to elevate bilateral strategic coordination to better protect shared interests. Both ministers emphasized the importance of injecting positive energy into global security and stability through their strengthened partnership. The discussion highlights the ongoing effort by China and Russia to bolster their defense relationship in response to perceived risks.
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Moscow is willing to deepen practical cooperation in joint operations and personnel training.
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Beijing is willing to enrich cooperation, improve communication, and enhance ability to respond to risks.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged closer strategic coordination between Beijing and Moscow.
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Belousov said Moscow wants to promote bilateral strategic coordination to a higher level.
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