During the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and announced China's readiness to take actions aimed at reducing tensions on the common border. The Chinese representative said that both sides should promote sustainable peace and tranquility in the border…
China’s strategic caution
Russia and China are positioned as strategic partners at the highest level. In the face of sanctions pressure and the severance of economic ties with Western partners, many people in Russia count on China's unconditional support. Meanwhile, China's attitude to the current affairs is much less unambiguous than it seems at first glance. Chinese policy…
Space Commands of the USA, China, Russia, and Europe
The space domain is of increasing importance in the international environment that is becoming more contested and confrontational. Many states have recognised this as a challenge and formed unified space commands in recent years. USA Space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air, and sea. Donald Trump, Former US President The…
Iran, China, Russia Joint Naval Drills Kick off Tomorrow
Citing the Iranian Army press Service, the ISNA news agency announced the beginning of joint naval drills on January 21. The Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies are going to participate in maneuvers in the northern Indian Ocean waters. The drills are going to be focused on firing against targets, counterterrorist operations, rescuing a ship from…
ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021: Russia and China began practical actions
The purpose of Russian-Chinese operational-strategic exercise Sibu/Interaction 2021 (ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021, 西部·联合-2021) is to consolidate and develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Russia in a new era
Russia and China to Hold Joint Drills in August
Russia and China are going to conduct joint military drills as part of the ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021 to be held in China in early and mid-August. Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defence announced the Chinese-Russian joint drills at a regular press conference of the MND on Thursday. The Ministry of National Defence…
China as an Arms Exporter: Brief Historical Background and Current Status
Today, China is not so much a mass producer of consumer goods, the home of AliExpress and the creator of low-quality technology, as it is one of the leaders in technological and scientific progress, the third country to send an expedition to Mars and a power whose opinions and interests are worth reckoning with. The…
Russia and China: Prospects for Cooperation in the Field of Shipbuilding
The international online conference "Russia and China: Prospects for Cooperation in theField of Shipbuilding" will be held on 9 April, from 11.00 to 14.00 (Moscow time). Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. 2021 is declared the year of scientific, technical, and innovative cooperation between Russia and China, and in order to strengthen the…
Russi & China Sign MoU on Lunar Research Cooperation
Russia's ROSCOSMOS the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed on 9 March a the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation for the Construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Dmitry Rogozin, General Director…
Missile Launches Notifications Agreement With China Extended
The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the People's Republic of China have signed a Protocol on the extension of the intergovernmental agreement on notifications of launches of ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles. Below is the full statement of the Russian Ministry of Defence: Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Russian…