Japan is seriously concerned about the joint actions of the Russian and Chinese military near its borders. This is reported in the annual report of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the “Blue Book”. TASS.
“Joint actions of Chinese and Russian armed forces near Japan’s borders raise serious concerns for Japan’s security,” the report said.
The Japanese ministry noted that in recent years, Russia and China have strengthened military cooperation, conducted joint exercises and patrolled areas near Japan.
Earlier, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Tan Kefei, said that the Chinese army was ready. to cooperate In order to further strengthen strategic communication and coordination, the spokesperson noted that the friendship between Russia and China is “strengthening day by day”.
Chinese President Xi Jinping paid an official visit to Russia on March 20-22 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Heads of state, especially discussed Russian-Chinese military cooperation.