China-Russia Joint Air Patrol Sparks Disapproval from South Korea
Ninth Patrol Over Sea of Japan Sparks Tensions
Chinese and Russian military aircraft carried out their ninth joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan on Friday, further highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations. The operation is claimed to be part of an annual cooperation plan established between Beijing and Moscow in 2019.
South Korea reacted swiftly to the patrol, deploying its own fighter jets when eleven Chinese and Russian aircraft entered Seoul’s Air Defense Identification Zone without prior notice.
While the patrol remained within the zone for approximately four hours before proceeding without incident, the incident highlights intensifying geopolitical tensions in the region.
South Korea issued a formal disapproval to both countries, stating it did not receive advance notice regarding the patrol, a point elaborated on by the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
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What are the primary motivations behind the joint patrols conducted by China and Russia?
## Growing Tensions: China-Russia Joint Patrol over Sea of Japan
**Host:** Welcome back. Today we’re discussing the recent joint air patrol conducted by China and Russia over the Sea of Japan. This marks the ninth such patrol since the two countries formalized their agreement in 2019. Joining us to discuss the implications of this joint exercise is Dr. Emily Carter, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Dr. Carter, thank you for joining us.
**Dr. Carter:** My pleasure.
**Host:** So, nine patrols in five years – this clearly signals a deepening military relationship between China and Russia. What are the primary motivations behind these joint patrols?
**Dr. Carter:** [1](https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/29/china-russia-joint-patrol-sea-of-japan/) As you mentioned, these joint patrols underline the strengthening strategic ties between China and Russia.
Both nations seek to challenge the existing U.S.-led international order and project military power in the Asia-Pacific region. This latest patrol, potentially involving China’s new H-6N bomber, is also a demonstration of their growing air capabilities and a message of deterrence to their rivals.
**Host:** We know South Korea has expressed its disapproval of this joint patrol. How has this exercise been received by other countries in the region and beyond?
**Dr. Carter:** The international response has been varied.
Countries like Japan and the U.S. view these patrols with concern, seeing them as provocative and destabilizing. They fear the patrols could lead to miscalculations or even accidental clashes. However, China and Russia maintain that these exercises are defensive in nature and fall within international law.
**Host:** Looking ahead, do you anticipate an escalation in these joint patrols? What are the potential ramifications for regional stability?
**Dr. Carter:** It’s difficult to predict the future, but it’s likely these patrols will continue and possibly even increase in frequency and complexity. As the rivalry between China and the U.S. intensifies, we could see more joint military exercises involving Russia and other potential partners, further raising tensions in the region.
**Host:** Dr. Carter, thank you for your insightful analysis. This is certainly a development worth monitoring closely.
**Dr. Carter:** You’re welcome.
