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Chinese troops join Russia's Tsentr-2026 military exercise

Original: Chinese troops line up for Russia’s Tsentr-2026 exercise as military ties tighten

Chinese troops are taking part in Russia's Tsentr-2026 military exercises, according to the South China Morning Post, in a further sign of deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. The joint drills come as the two countries continue to strengthen defence ties amid ongoing tensions with the West.

Why now: Deepening China-Russia military cooperation is drawing attention amid the war in Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions.

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• Chinese troops line up for Russia’s Tsentr-2026 exercise as military ties tighten · South China Morning Post
• Chinese troops line up for Russia’s Tsentr-2026 exercise as military ties tighten · South China Morning Post

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