MOSCOW -- China and Russia are holding their first joint military exercises since the coronavirus pandemic began -- competitive drills experts say will help both sides fill capability gaps while also preparing their forces for a day when they might fight alongside one another.
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Chinese soldiers take part in last year's International Army Games on Russia's Baltic Sea coast. © Reuters
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