China and Russia have slammed the United States and its ­allies for jeopardizing global stability by deploying missile systems worldwide, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries on Saturday.

In one of their several joint statements issued during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Saturday, President Xi Jinping and Putin expressed concern about the increasing security risks to global stability such as the US' deployment of anti-missile systems in Europe and Asia.

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"Some countries and military-political alliances seek decisive advantages in military technology, so as to serve their own interests through the use of or threatening the use of force in international affairs," Xi and Putin said in a joint statement.

US deployments

The two leaders said the US' deployment of military arsenal across Asia and Europe has prompted other countries to resort to a military buildup, which could get out of control and affect global stability.

The Chinese and Russian leaders called on all countries to avoid making military moves that threaten the national security of other states and could force them to defend their sovereignty by building their military power in a bid to restore balance.

The two leaders are vehemently opposed to the US' deployment of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system to Europe and the impending deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea to counter North Korea's missile tests.

Strategic security interests

The US has said that the possible deployment of the THAAD system to South Korea is meant to counter North Korea's missiles and not to undermine the security of the region.

China has warned that the deployment of the THAAD system to the Korean peninsula would heighten tension in the region and create security risks.

President Xi and Putin said the US' anti-missile deployments have jeopardized the strategic security interests other countries, adding that these deployments had been made under 'false pretenses,' Chinese state media reported.

"The deployment of ­anti-missile systems is non-constructive and has negatively ­affected the global and regional strategic balance, stability and security," the statement said.

A Chinese retired military official said the joint statements from Xi and Putin reflects the ambition of China and Russia to be involved in global security and mark their positions in the world order.

"China used to play the supporting role in cooperation with the US. It is now joining hands with Russia in playing a more ­important role in global governance," Yue Gang said, according to South China Morning Post.

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