China’s Army to Take Part in Vostok-2022 Exercise in Russia, Says Chinese Defense Ministry

China’s People’s Liberation Army will participate in the strategic command and staff exercise Vostok-2022 in Russia on August 30 – September 5, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. “In accordance with the annual plan for cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries and the bilateral agreements the PLA will soon delegate and send part of its forces to Russia for participation in the Vostok-2022 exercise,” the statement reads. The exercise will contribute to “friendly cooperation among the armed forces of all countries, as well as to increasing the level of strategic interaction by all…