Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say

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CHINA-RUSSIA RELATIONS. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

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The same report detailed one of the training courses — a three-week session focused on radiological, chemical, and biological protection at a military facility in Beijing in November 2025

China‘s covert military training of Russian forces last year was personally approved by President Vladimir Putin’s defense minister and directly involved at least four Russian and Chinese generals, according to two European officials and documents seen by Reuters.