According to Phoenix TV, on July 6, Russian President's Press Secretary Peskov made clear statements on issues related to China, such as China's missile tests and the Russian-China joint exercise. He pointed out that China's missile tests are a sovereign right and do not threaten any country. At the same time, he emphasized that the Russian-China 'Naval Joint-2026' exercise is not targeted at any third party, and bilateral cooperation is an important factor in promoting regional security and predictability.
At the media conference that day, a Russian journalist asked that although China had informed regional countries in advance about the strategic missile test conducted by China off the coast of the Pacific Ocean, countries such as Japan, New Zealand, and Australia reacted negatively, claiming that the test posed a threat to regional security. At the same time, the Russia-China "Joint Sea Exercise 2026" was launched in Qingdao on that day, which also attracted attention and raised doubts among some Pacific countries.
Peskov: 'We believe that conducting military historical tests is a sovereign right of China. China does not threaten any country in the region, nor any country in the world.'
"China is an important ally and strategic partner for us. As for our joint exercises, they are not targeted at any particular party, nor at any country in the region. All parties should respond based on this understanding. On the contrary, cooperation between Russia and China in such an important and responsible field is a very important factor in promoting predictability and security in the region."
At 12:01 on July 6th, a strategic nuclear submarine of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army successfully launched a submerged strategic missile into the relevant open ocean areas of the Pacific Ocean. The missile carried a training mock warhead and landed precisely in the designated area.
Xinhua News Agency pointed out that this missile test was a routine part of China’s annual military training. Information was communicated to relevant countries in advance, and it complies with international law and international practice. It is not targeted at any specific country or target.
When asked about his views on China's submarine-launched strategic missiles, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said that this sent a signal to NATO, and claimed that he had discussed this matter with Japan's Defense Minister Shinzo Abe via text message.
Lütke said: "We cannot have any naive illusions about China. You are very aware of this. This is precisely why we need to cooperate closely, as various military areas are becoming increasingly intertwined and connected. What happens in the Indo-Pacific region is closely related to the security situation across the Atlantic."
