Strong China-Russia ties on show in Pacific patrol, despite Beijing’s lack of military support in Ukraine


By Teddy NgAmber Wang

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Flights by Russian and Chinese bombers near Japanese and South Korean air defence zones indicate the two powers will step up their military ties despite facing tension with the West over the ongoing Ukraine war, according to defence analysts.

They said China was not likely to get involved in military cooperation with Russia over Ukraine but the latest patrol in the Asia-Pacific on Tuesday – taking place as US President Joe Biden was wrapping up his Asian tour – would continue.

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