China, India and Russia to conduct joint military exercises

Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military exercises led by the host, including India, Belarus, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and other countries, China's defense ministry said, Report informs, citing Reuters.

China's participation in the joint exercises was "unrelated to the current international and regional situation", the ministry said in a statement.

"The aim is to deepen practical and friendly cooperation with the armies of participating countries, enhance the level of strategic collaboration among the participating parties, and strengthen the ability to respond to various security threats," the statement said.