Chinese, Russian military relations improving

BEIJING - The chief of the Chinese army's General Staff Chen Bingde's official visit to Russia has improved mutual trust, furthering "harmonious" military cooperation, analysts said.

Bilateral military relations have experienced "dramatic progress" in recent years and "are in good shape", Chen said on Thursday, according to Xinhua News Agency.

"China stands ready to work with Russia to further advance military ties, which will help promote strategic cooperation and is conducive to peace and stability in the region and the world," Chen said during a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Anatoli Serdyukov.