China and Russia Look to Expand Naval Cooperation Despite Mutiny

China's defense minister met with Russia's navy chief, admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, to discuss joint naval exercises and patrols.
China hopes to strengthen communication and cooperation with Russia's navy through exchanges, joint exercises, and patrols.
Russia wants to enhance military relations with China and increase exchanges between their navies at all levels.
China and Russia have grown strategically closer in recent years, cooperating economically and diplomatically while opposing Western influence.
Although China has become the dominant partner, Russia still seeks to improve its navy's relationship with China's military.