"China and Russia Unite Against US at Military Forum"

Chinese and Russian military leaders criticized the United States at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, China's largest annual military diplomacy event. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned of the dangers of Western involvement in the Ukraine war and praised the Russia-China relationship. China's Vice Chairman on the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, indirectly criticized the US and its allies for interfering in other countries' affairs. However, Zhang also expressed the need for improved military ties with the US, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation. The US delegation's participation comes as the US and China increase exchanges ahead of an expected summit between Presidents Biden and Xi.