Ministry of Defense: China-Russia joint air strategic cruise is a routine project and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situation

On December 1st, Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang answered a reporter's question on the China-Russia joint air strategic cruise. Reporter: Recently, the Chinese and Russian militaries held a joint air strategic cruise. Some media said that this operation may exacerbate regional tensions. What is the spokesperson's comment? Zhang Xiaogang: From November 29th to 30th, the Chinese and Russian air forces went to the relevant airspace of the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean to organize a joint air strategic cruise to effectively test and enhance the joint training and operational capabilities of the two air forces. The China-Russia joint air strategic cruise is a routine project in the annual cooperation plan. It is not aimed at a third party and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situation.