Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Russia to Train Chinese Soldiers to Counter US, NATO Weapons
Russia is going to teach 600 Chinese soldiers how to fight against weapons from the US and other countries in NATO.
This training will help the Chinese soldiers learn how to use air defenses, tanks, and other military equipment.
The training is part of a growing partnership between Russia and China.
Some people are worried that China might use what it learns to possibly invade Taiwan.
Also, China stopped selling drones to Ukraine while continuing to send them to Russia.
Russia plans to train 600 Chinese soldiers to counter US and NATO weapons.
Training will focus on preparing Chinese specialists in air defense, engineering, and tank operations.
The training program will take place at Russian Armed Forces bases and military centers.
Ukraine's President Zelensky stated China stopped selling drones to Ukraine but continued shipments to Russia.
Experts express concern China may use Russian tactics in a potential invasion of Taiwan.
- Who
- Russia and China.
- What
- Russia is training 600 Chinese soldiers to counter US and NATO weapons, focusing on skills used in the Ukraine war.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- At Russian military bases and centers.
- Why
- To equip Chinese soldiers with tactics and skills against Western weaponry.
China's Position
Ukraine's Position
Military aid
China's Position
China has presented itself as a neutral party in the war.
Ukraine's Position
Ukraine's President Zelensky said China stopped selling drones to Ukraine, but shipments to Russia continued.
- Training Purpose
- Counter US and NATO weapons
- Number of Soldiers
- 600
- Training Location
- Russian military bases and centers
- Focus
- Air defense, engineering, tank operators
- President
- Volodymyr Zelensky