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Nikolai Yevmenov that Beijing hopes for increased exchanges, joint exercises and other forms of cooperation to help defense ties \u201creach a new level,\u201d the Chinese Defense Ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Chinese and Russian navies have close exchanges and frequent interactions,\u201d the ministry quoted Li as saying. \u201cIt is hoped that the two sides will strengthen communication at all levels, regularly organize joint training, joint patrols and joint war games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China operates the world\u2019s largest navy by number of hulls and vastly outstrips Russia\u2019s Navy in both size and technical ability. The countries\u2019 fleets have held a series of exercises and joint maneuvers since Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine last year, as have their air forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February, Russia and China joined with the South African Navy for drills off the African coast in what the South African opposition said was tantamount to an endorsement of Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The military cooperation embodies the Chinese and Russian governments\u2019 informal alliance. 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