Growing Concerns Over China-Russia Military Ties and Economic Partnership

The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. John C. Aquilino, expressed deep concern over the increased joint military actions between China and Russia in the region. He urged China to de-escalate maritime confrontations with its neighbors and highlighted the serious implications of China's military cooperation with Russia during the latter's war in Ukraine. Aquilino also emphasized the worrisome neighborhood created by the partnership between Russia, China, and North Korea. Additionally, he mentioned the pending talks with his Chinese counterpart, which have been awaiting a response for three years.