China willing to work with Russian military to have close communications —defense minister

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu attends a gathering with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, Russia, April 16, 2023. Sputnik/Pavel Bednyakov/Pool by way of REUTERS

BEIJING – China’s protection minister Li Shangfu stated the nation is prepared to work with Russia to have shut strategic communications between their militaries, state media reported on Monday. 

Li, who met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, additionally stated China is prepared to strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation with Russia, stated CCTV news.

“China is willing to work with Russia to make new contributions to the maintenance of world and regional security and stability,” Li stated, in line with the report. —Reuters