China, Russia organised joint air strategic patrols over Bering Sea, says Chinese defence ministry

China and Russia organised joint air strategic patrols over the Bering Sea on July 25, according to an annual military engagement plan, a spokesperson for China's defence ministry said on Thursday.

It deepened strategic mutual trust and coordination between the two militaries, and did not target any third parties, said Chen Xiaogang, adding it had "nothing to do with the current international situation".