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Summary:
The provided text is a snapshot of The Hindu e-paper for December 7, 2025. It lists the different sections of the paper, including international affairs from an Indian perspective, film news, technology, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. The paper also includes a news article detailing the third round of joint anti-missile drills conducted by China and Russia in early December. According to China’s defence ministry, the exercises are not targeted at any third party and were pre-planned as part of their “no-limits” strategic partnership, which was solidified before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries have expressed concerns over U.S. President Trump’s missile defense plans and intentions to resume nuclear weapons testing.
News Article:
China and Russia Conduct Joint Anti-Missile Drills Amid Rising Global Tensions
SHENZHEN, December 7, 2025 – China and Russia concluded their third round of joint anti-missile exercises on Russian territory earlier this month, China’s defence ministry announced late Saturday. The drills are part of the two nations’ ongoing strategic partnership, formalized shortly before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
While the Chinese ministry stated the exercises are not aimed at any specific third party or in response to current international events, the timing and nature of the drills are likely to raise eyebrows in Western capitals.
The joint exercises follow talks on missile defense and strategic stability last month and artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan in August. This military cooperation underscores the deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing.
Both China and Russia have voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to construct a “golden dome” missile shield and his declared intention to resume nuclear weapons testing, after a more than 30-year moratorium. These concerns further solidify the rationale behind the joint military exercises and collaborative efforts in missile defense.
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