中 "Joint Russia-Pacific Patrol Unrelated to International Situation"

The United States and Japan Respond to Border Surveillance

China reiterated its previous claim that the joint naval patrol with the Russian fleet near the waters off Alaska, USA, is an "unrelated maritime patrol to the international situation."

On the 14th, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, stated in a Q&A format with reporters, "According to the China-Russia annual cooperation plan, the naval fleets of both countries conducted joint maritime patrols in the western and northern Pacific regions," adding, "This action is not directed at any third party and is unrelated to the current international and regional situation."

He continued, "During the patrol, the fleets of both countries strictly adhered to international law and navigated in international waters."

Wu Qian, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense
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However, Spokesperson Wu warned about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's surveillance of the China-Russia fleets, saying, "Close monitoring is very dangerous and can lead to misunderstandings, misjudgments, and unexpected incidents at sea."

He asserted, "Japan should cease such unrealistic interference," and "We urge Japan to stop irresponsible words and actions that affect the healthy development of China-Japan relations and undermine regional peace and stability."

He also stated, "The cooperation between the Chinese and Russian armed forces is open and transparent, aiming to uphold international justice and maintain global and regional security and stability," adding, "This is completely different from some countries that adhere to Cold War thinking, engage in bloc confrontations, and exert hegemony everywhere."

Since the 28th of last month, China and Russia have been conducting joint maritime patrols. When the China-Russia fleets passed through the straits near Hokkaido, Japan, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force carried out alert surveillance activities. Near the Aleutian Islands off Alaska, USA, U.S. Navy destroyers and maritime patrol aircraft conducted monitoring activities. This year marks the third time that the two countries have conducted joint patrols in the Pacific, following those in 2021 and last year.

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