From December 21 to 27, Russia and China will hold naval exercises with practical rocket and artillery firing in the East China Sea. It is reported by BILD with reference to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation..
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According to Adrian Gyges, a German writer, journalist, expert on China and author of a biography of Xi Jinping, this should alert the West.
“Russian-Chinese maneuvers demonstrate that cooperation between China and Russia is not weakening, including in military terms,” says the expert.
In his opinion, with his statements allegedly condemning the threat of nuclear war, the President of China only throws dust in the eyes of world leaders.
“If there’s one thing China doesn’t like about Russia’s war in Ukraine, it’s that Russia can lose it,” says Gyges.. In his opinion, the upcoming naval exercises are a clear warning signal to the West..
“Despite Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, China remains true to its pact with Russia. Apparently, Xi Jinping is not worried about mass rapes or attacks on electricity and water supply systems, as well as on the civilian population of Ukraine, ”the sinologist notes.
In his opinion, the joint maneuvers of the two countries are also a rehearsal for the war against Taiwan and Japan.. Many in the West are hoping that the difficulties Russia is facing in Ukraine can deter Beijing from attacking Taiwan, but “it could work the other way too”.
“Xi Jinping may feel that now is the right time to attack, as the West is already overwhelmed with military assistance to Ukraine.. With a new front in the East, Russia could get relief in the West, ”the expert believes.
Adrian Gyges is convinced that Putin and Xi want to destroy the existing world order and create a military alliance. In his opinion, their chances of doing this are quite high, since today China is economically strong like never before..
Recall, on Tuesday, December 20, the United States took off nuclear bombers and advanced stealth aircraft as part of a show of force against North Korea..