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Claim: China and Japan plan to invade the Russian Federation.
Rating: FALSE
Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the video posted on February 2 by a channel with 783,000 subscribers, has garnered 12,635 views, 327 likes, and 35 comments.
The video’s title reads, “Trayduran Na! China at Japan Nagkasundong Sasakupin ang Russia!” (Betrayal! China and Japan agree to invade Russia!)
The video’s thumbnail meanwhile features AI-generated images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and soldiers supposedly invading Russia.
The facts: There are no reports from the foreign affairs and defense ministries of China and the foreign affairs and defense ministries of Japan about a supposed joint invasion of Russia. The video is a mere discussion of the geopolitical situation between China, Japan, the United States, and Russia. It provides no further mention nor proof of its claim.
China-Russia: In an exchange of New Year greetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed the mutual trust between their two countries and vowed stronger bilateral ties and cooperation. The two leaders also noted the growth of China-Russia relations as it marked its 75th anniversary.
During a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to China last April 2024, both Russia and China both agreed to deepen their security cooperation. Lavrov said both countries have agreed to “start a dialogue with the involvement of our other like-minded people on this issue,” amid the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, meanwhile, emphasized China’s commitment to deeper economic ties with Russia, and declared that the two countries “oppose hegemonism and power politics.”
Japan: Tokyo announced additional sanctions against Russia last January to strengthen previous sanctions imposed by the Group of Seven (G7) nations over Russia’s war with Ukraine. The sanctions include the freezing of assets and export bans to individuals and organizations that have aided Russia, allowing it to evade the sanctions.
The G7 members, which include the US, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan have repeatedly condemned Russia’s incursions into Ukraine.
Japan and the US also plan a joint military plan amid growing concerns over China’s actions in the Asian-Pacific region. In November 2024, the US announced the deployment of missile units in southern Japan facing Taiwan and to the Philippines.
Debunked: Rappler has previously fact-checked false claims about Russia and China:
FACT CHECK: China did not attack Taiwan
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FACT CHECK: Video does not show Chinese invasion of Taiwan
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FACT CHECK: Russia did not declare war on US
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– Ramon Franco Verano/Rappler.com
Ramon Franco Verano is a graduate of Rappler’s volunteer program. He is a fourth year History student at the University of Santo Tomas. This fact check was reviewed by a member of Rappler’s research team and a senior editor. Learn more about Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program here.
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