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Purveyor

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Wed Nov 19, 2014, 02:43 AM Nov 2014

China, Russia Pledge To Strengthen Military Cooperation

Source: Xinhua

BEIJING, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan held talks with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday to discuss practical bilateral military cooperation.

Chang, also a state councilor, said the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership has sound development, with the two countries engaging in frequent high-level exchanges and continuing to deepen mutual political trust.

Chang said their two militaries have pragmatic cooperation in the fields of high-level visits, joint exercises and professional communication.

China is willing to make joint efforts with Russia to implement the consensus reached by both countries' leaders, promote bilateral military-to-military ties to a higher level and positively maintain regional peace and stability, Chang said.

Read more: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-11/18/c_133798459.htm

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China, Russia Pledge To Strengthen Military Cooperation (Original Post) Purveyor Nov 2014 OP
With China trying to take over the seas around them and Russia, Eastern Europe davidpdx Nov 2014 #1

davidpdx

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1. With China trying to take over the seas around them and Russia, Eastern Europe
Wed Nov 19, 2014, 04:04 AM
Nov 2014

They make a fabulous duo. It's also worth noting that both support North Korea.

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