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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks

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Posted on January 27, 2026

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BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - China's Defence Minister Dong Jun told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Beijing was willing to enhance strategic coordination with Moscow and jointly improve their

China Seeks Enhanced Defense Cooperation with Russia During Talks

China and Russia's Defense Cooperation

BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - China's Defence Minister Dong Jun told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Beijing was willing to enhance strategic coordination with Moscow and jointly improve their capacity to respond to risks and challenges, state media reported.

Strategic Coordination Efforts

"China is willing to work with Russia to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen strategic coordination, enrich the substance of cooperation, and improve exchange mechanisms," Dong said in a video call with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. 

Implementation of Consensus

(Reporting by Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • China aims to enhance defense cooperation with Russia.
  • Strategic coordination is a focus of the talks.
  • Both countries seek to improve response to global risks.
  • The meeting was held via video call.
  • The talks align with consensus from heads of state.

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