China, Russia maintain third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

China and Russia held their third spherical of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China’s defence ministry stated late on Saturday (December 6, 2025).

The workouts weren’t focused at any third celebration or in response to any present worldwide conditions, in line with a publish on the ministry’s web site.

The 2 international locations held talks on missile defence and strategic stability final month and held artillery and anti-submarine drills within the Sea of Japan in August.

Russia and China signed a “no-limits” strategic partnership shortly earlier than Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pledging to conduct common navy workouts to rehearse coordination between their armed forces.

Each international locations have expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to construct a “golden dome” missile protect and his said intention to renew nuclear weapons testing after a break of greater than 30 years.