Chinese state media; framed the patrol as a demonstration of systematic deployment and high combat readiness
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Global Times · China · China and Russia fly 11th joint strategic bomber patrol over Sea of Japan and East China Sea
Described the 11th patrol as demonstrating systematic deployment capability, citing a Chinese military expert who said the growing support package, including tankers and an airborne early-warning aircraft, shows both air forces can sustain longer and more complex joint operations. Did not mention South Korea's protest.
“China, Russia conduct 11th joint strategic air patrol; expert says drill shows systematic deployment and high combat readiness.”