Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

 
In response to reports that Chinese and Russian military aircraft on Tuesday flew near Japan and South Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that regarding the situation of the joint China-Russia patrol, the Ministry of National Defense has released relevant information. We would like to emphasize that this joint strategic air patrol falls within the annual cooperation plan and demonstrates both sides' resolve and capability to jointly address regional security challenges and uphold regional peace and stability. 

The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Responding to concerns raised by the Japanese side, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, told media that Tuesday's joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and the western Pacific was the 10th such mission between the two militaries and was carried out under the annual cooperation plan.

Global Times