Russia & National Liberation Army

Russia: Russia is a key participant in the secret military training with China, aiming to enhance its forces' capabilities, particularly in radiological, biological, and chemical warfare, amidst its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This cooperation deepens its strategic alignment with China.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army hosted and conducted covert military training exercises for Russian forces at its facilities, focusing on radiological, chemical, and biological protection.

Russia: Russia began joint naval exercises with China off Qingdao on the same day as the missile test, indicating ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army successfully launched a strategic missile from a submarine, showcasing China's advanced military capabilities and contributing to regional tensions.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is deploying an estimated 200 or more obsolete fighters converted to drones to airfields near the Taiwan Strait, as part of its strategy to overwhelm Taiwan's air defenses.