BEIJING -- Even as Russia has been shunned by much of the world after its invasion of Ukraine, China has kept its relationship with Moscow in focus, seeing military cooperation as crucial to counter the common threat they face from the U.S.
Military diplomacy with joint exercises aims to build counterweight to U.S. camp

Chinese and Russian ships participate in joint exercises in the Sea of Japan in July. (Photo by the Chinese Defense Ministry)
BEIJING -- Even as Russia has been shunned by much of the world after its invasion of Ukraine, China has kept its relationship with Moscow in focus, seeing military cooperation as crucial to counter the common threat they face from the U.S.