Chinese, Russian bombers conduct joint flight over waters near Japan

Chinese and Russian bombers conducted a joint flight over waters near Japan on Thursday, the Japanese Defense Ministry said, in what Tokyo sees as a clear show of force.Two Chinese H-6s joined two Russian Tu-95s over the Sea of Japan and flew to the East China Sea, with this latest occurrence prompting the Air Self-Defense Force to scramble fighter jets, the ministry said.Although Japan's airspace was not violated, it conveyed its grave concerns to China and Russia through diplomatic channels.The Chinese Defense Ministry said China and Russia carried out a joint aerial patrol over the water…READ FULL ARTICLE