Senior Chinese military official holds talks with Russia's top soldier

The Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission held talks with Russia's Chief of General Staff via video link on Friday, China's defence ministry said. Liu Zhenli and Valery Gerasimov exchanged views on deepening cooperation between the two militaries, it said.

Russia will be invited to participate in a military exercise organized by the Chinese side, it added.

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