China and Russia armies began today a period of exercises that seek to optimize joint operations in the fight against terrorism and for the maintenance of peace and security.
The maneuvers will last until Friday at a base in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region (north), involving more than 10,000 soldiers and multiple air and ground teams.
This is the first such exchange between the two powers in 2021 and, according to local authorities, is a reflection of the level of their comprehensive strategic partnership, mutual trust and coordination.
Recently, China and Russia extended the Good Neighbor and Friendly Cooperation Treaty signed 20 years ago and considered a milestone because it allowed their governments to strengthen communication.
They coordinated positions against hegemony and manipulation of the international order at a time of renewed hostility from the United States and the European Union, agreed to fight disinformation campaigns and rely on maintaining stability in the areas around the two countries.
As a novelty, Moscow and Beijing considered it pertinent to examine the possible recognition of vaccines developed on each side, oppose the politicization of the issue and join forces in the effort to provide these products to poor nations.
Among other aspects, they proposed holding a summit of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to facilitate direct dialogue and discussion of solutions to problems faced by all human beings.
