Fact Check: Does Video Show Chinese Military Convoys at Russian Border?


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China and Russia's leadership have both experienced increased global scrutiny this week, amid recent reports of riots and even coups (though the latter appears to be misinformation). Russian president Vladimir Putin's move to partially mobilize the country against Ukraine led to protests in Moscow, while unsubstantiated and later debunked rumors that Chinese president Xi Jinping was under house arrest swirled on social media. So, when video of Chinese tanks "near the Russian border" were posted online amid these developments, it appeared the two eastern nations were set to instigate even more chaos and uncertainty within them. The Claim A tweet...