Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Beijing, Moscow vow to reinforce military relations, combat abilities
Today’s enemy is tomorrow’s friend.
China and then the Soviet Union engaged in a military conflict over a small island on the Ussuri (Wusuli) River in 1969. The two communist states were on the brink of war at a time when nuclear weapons were readily used. Half a century later, the two forces jointly concluded the "Vostok-2018" strategic military drills and a parade with over 300,000 troops to demonstrate their determination to secure regional peace and security.
That sounds like a good move for them. Since the two mighty nations share a border that stretches as long as 4,000km, they can shift their attention to other borders if they foster an alliance. But what had triggered them to demonstrate such a large-scale military event? Is there any country in “the region” that would dare to threaten the security of either country?
Enjoy reading and think if one can learn from “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” proverb.
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