Russia and China held a military exercise near Japan during Biden's visit in what Japan's defense minister called a 'provocative' and 'unacceptable' move.
Japan says it scrambled jets as Chinese and Russian planes neared the country's airspace while Tokyo was hosting the leaders of the Quad group that includes the U.S.,Biden was meeting with the prime ministers of Australia, Japan and India, which along with the U.S. make up the Quad.
The military activity signals that the partnership between China and Russia remains intact even as the war in Ukraine continues,
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