Strategic Alliances: Russian Defence Minister's Visit to China Amid Tensions

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov visits Beijing amid heightened military activities by China near Taiwan. His visit involves talks with Chinese military leadership. Simultaneously, Russian and Chinese warships carried out joint exercises in the Pacific, drawing international attention and criticism.

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Beijing on Monday for an official visit, as reported by Russian news agencies citing his ministry. The visit comes at a time when China's military has initiated a fresh round of war games near Taiwan, described as a warning against the 'separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces', an action that has drawn condemnation from both Taipei and the U.S. governments.

During his visit, Belousov is slated to engage in talks with China's military and military-political leadership. This high-level meeting underscores the strategic military collaborations between the two nations amidst rising regional tensions.

Earlier Monday, reports from Russian news agencies highlighted that Russian and Chinese warships have conducted anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean as part of a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, signaling increased military cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)