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Japan and Russia conducted a joint patrol near Japan's EEZ, prompting a response from Chinese official Jiang Bin.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 30
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Japan and Russia conducted a joint patrol near Japan's EEZ, prompting a response from Chinese official Jiang Bin.

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