China’s BeiDou navigation satellites could be integrated with Russia’s Glonass network to challenge the US’ Global Positioning System, according to one observer. Photo: Xinhua
China’s BeiDou navigation satellites could be integrated with Russia’s Glonass network to challenge the US’ Global Positioning System, according to one observer. Photo: Xinhua
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From arms buyer to hi-tech partner – China’s changing military weapons ties with Russia

Beijing used to be Moscow’s biggest defence customer but the two countries are shifting towards more joint development projects

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 11:36pm, 10 Dec, 2019

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China’s BeiDou navigation satellites could be integrated with Russia’s Glonass network to challenge the US’ Global Positioning System, according to one observer. Photo: Xinhua
China’s BeiDou navigation satellites could be integrated with Russia’s Glonass network to challenge the US’ Global Positioning System, according to one observer. Photo: Xinhua
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