Joint Strategic Patrol of the Chinese and Russian Air Forces: Wrestling and Controversy in International Waters
On the big stage of international politics, every military dynamic is like a wonderful drama, attracting the attention of all countries in the world. Recently, the seventh joint strategic air patrol conducted by the Chinese and Russian air forces has attracted widespread attention, not only causing ripples in the international community, but also causing a diplomatic storm in neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The new "painted" Su-35: Russia's military dilemma and the wrestling of the performance team
During this cruise, the Su-35 fighters sent by the Russian Air Force attracted special attention. The plane's livery was unusually bells and whistles, a far cry from the gray or light blue livery of the past. Some netizens speculated that this may be the fighter used by the "Warrior Air Show Team" of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
It is worth noting that although the Warrior Air Show Team is mainly performing, it also has strong combat capabilities. This time, Russia sent it to participate in a joint patrol, which for a time caused speculation among international military observers. Some people believe that this is the dilemma that Russia cannot increase the production capacity of fighters in a short period of time after the mobilization of the military industry, and fills the shortage of fighters through the fighters of the performance team. This also reflects some of Russia's challenges in the military-technical field.
South Korea's "glass heart" with unrealistic protests
However, the controversy caused by this joint cruise is mainly focused on neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially South Korea. South Korea protested against the fact that the Chinese and Russian air forces flew into their air defense identification zone without prior notice, and only contacted the hotline after the Chinese and Russian military planes left. The South Korean side sees this as a kind of "contempt" for it.
However, in fact, the ADIZ is not territorial airspace, but an area unilaterally demarcated by the state, and does not have territorial sovereignty. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Chinese military aircraft carried out routine flight activities in the international sea and air, and everything was in accordance with international law. South Korea's protests are clearly tinged with some "glass hearts" and are overly sensitive.
Since its adjustment in 2013, South Korea's air defense identification zone has extended westward to the mainland's Sooam Reef in the East China Sea and parts of the Yellow Sea. South Korea's protest seems to be a "slap in the face", and the joint action of China and Russia is precisely sending a signal to the ROK that "your ADIZ is not an untouchable sanctuary".
Japan's low-key and powerless surveillance
Unlike South Korea, Japan has been relatively low-key about the joint cruise. The Japanese Ministry of Defense has released a map of the trajectory of Chinese and Russian military aircraft, but the "unspecified presumed fighters" in it show that Japan's air force is powerless to monitor foreign military aircraft. This may also be because Japan's demarcation of the air defense identification zone has long been proven to be the product of a mismatch between strength and ambition.
Strategic cruising in international waters: Kou can go, and I can go too
Finally, the Sino-Russian joint strategic patrol in international waters not only demonstrated the strength of the air forces of the two countries, but also had a certain impact on the strategic pattern of the Asia-Pacific region. At a time when the United States is frequently engaged in so-called "freedom of navigation" and playing the tactic of "slicing sausages" around China, the Sino-Russian joint operation has sent a clear signal: "If you can go, I can also go."
The cruise is not only a response to the frequent military activities of the United States and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, but also a way to show strength to the international community. Strategic patrols in international waters are a product of multinational wrestling, but they are also an expression of international politics. This may be just the tip of the iceberg, and new military developments and diplomatic disputes may be on the horizon. Let's wait and see who will be the focus and who will leave the stage in the future on this huge stage of international politics.
Joint strategic patrol of the Chinese and Russian air forces: a coincidence in international waters
On the big stage of international politics, every military dynamic is like a drama that is layered up, attracting the attention of the world. Recently, the seventh joint strategic air patrol conducted by the Chinese and Russian air forces has become a new focus and has aroused widespread attention. The cruise not only caused ripples internationally, but also caused a diplomatic ripple to neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Su-35 in a new stance: Russia's military challenge and the conundrum of the performance team
During this cruise, the Su-35 fighters sent by the Russian Air Force became the focus of attention. Its unique fancy livery has attracted a lot of attention, in contrast to the gray or light blue livery of the past. Some commentators believe that this may be the fighter used by the "Warrior Aeroshow Team" of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
However, although the Warriors Air Show Team is mainly performing, it also has strong combat capabilities. This time Russia sent it to participate in a joint cruise, which caused speculation among international military observers. Some people believe that this is the dilemma that Russia cannot increase the production capacity of fighters in a short period of time after the mobilization of the military industry, and fills the shortage of fighters through the performance team. This also reflects some of Russia's challenges in the military-technical field.
South Korea's protests and Japan's low profile
However, the controversy over the joint cruise has focused on neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly South Korea. South Korea protested against the fact that the Chinese and Russian air forces flew into their air defense identification zone without prior notice, and only contacted the hotline after the Chinese and Russian military planes left. The South Korean side sees this as a kind of "contempt" for it.
However, in fact, the ADIZ is not territorial airspace, but an area unilaterally demarcated by the state, and does not have territorial sovereignty. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Chinese military aircraft carried out routine flight activities in the international sea and air, and everything was in accordance with international law. South Korea's protests are clearly tinged with some "glass hearts" and are overly sensitive.
Unlike South Korea, Japan has been relatively low-key about the joint cruise. The Japanese Ministry of Defense has released a map of the trajectory of Chinese and Russian military aircraft, but the "unspecified presumed fighters" in it show that Japan's air force is powerless to monitor foreign military aircraft. This may also be because Japan's demarcation of the air defense identification zone has long been proven to be the product of a mismatch between strength and ambition.
Strategic cruising in international waters: Kou can go, and I can go too
Finally, the Sino-Russian joint strategic patrol in international waters not only demonstrated the strength of the air forces of the two countries, but also had a certain impact on the strategic pattern of the Asia-Pacific region. At a time when the United States is frequently engaged in so-called "freedom of navigation" and playing the tactic of "slicing sausages" around China, the Sino-Russian joint operation has sent a clear signal: "If you can go, I can also go."
The cruise is not only a response to the frequent military activities of the United States and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, but also a way to show strength to the international community. Strategic patrols in international waters are a product of multinational wrestling, but they are also an expression of international politics. This may be just the tip of the iceberg, and new military developments and diplomatic disputes may be on the horizon. Let's wait and see who will be the focus and who will leave the stage in the future on this huge stage of international politics.