North Korea is the biggest beneficiary of the "implicit rivalry" between China and Russia for influence, according to Patricia Kim of the Brookings Institution. She stated that neither Beijing nor Moscow is pressuring Pyongyang to denuclearize, which is a significant strategic win for Kim Jong-un.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that strategic coordination and mutual wisdom between Beijing and Moscow are ushering in a new era for China-Russia relations, characterized by promising and rapid development. He emphasized their commitment to a UN-based international system and a multipolar world order.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Education Year" in Beijing on May 20. Xi emphasized education's role in connecting people and fostering friendship between nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Education Year" in Beijing on May 20. This initiative marks the 10th national theme year between the two countries and aims to strengthen people-to-people ties and lay a solid foundation for future Sino-Russian friendship.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Putin in Beijing on May 20th, marking Putin's 25th visit to China. The leaders discussed deepening strategic cooperation, signing a joint statement and multiple bilateral agreements, and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Education Year." The meeting underscored the high level of China-Russia relations and their commitment to global stability.
Amidst geopolitical disruptions affecting maritime energy transport, China is increasingly looking to Russia as a vital alternative for its energy needs. The long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, is a key focus of recent discussions between Beijing and Moscow.
Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, will visit Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30. The visits are at the invitation of parliamentary speakers from both countries. Zhao will attend the 11th China-Russia parliamentary cooperation meeting.
SCMP reports on the Iran conflict impacting Chinese investors, Li Ka-shing's philanthropy, and deepened China-Russia strategic cooperation following Xi Jinping's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Year of Education" in Beijing on May 20th. Xi emphasized education as a bridge for people-to-people connections and friendship between nations.
Russian President Putin's state visit to China, May 19-20, was highly praised by international society. Leaders discussed bilateral ties and global issues, reaching important consensus. The meeting is seen as charting a course for China-Russia relations and bringing stability to a turbulent world.
A recent trip by Moscow officials, while showcasing solidarity, yielded few concrete gains for Russia, notably no deals on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. Chinese observers noted the trip reflected a shared push for a multipolar world, but highlighted growing economic and strategic asymmetries. Beijing's position in managing China-Russia-US relations appears strengthened.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Education Year" in Beijing. The event aims to deepen educational cooperation, foster people-to-people connections, and cultivate future generations of Sino-Russian friendship.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, emphasizing their "comprehensive strategic partnership" and calling for an end to "unilateral bullying." The leaders signed agreements on technology, trade, and research, extending a 25-year treaty, and discussed the Middle East crisis.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, emphasizing their "comprehensive strategic partnership" and opposing "unilateral bullying." The leaders signed agreements on technology, trade, and research, extending a 25-year treaty. Xi warned of a "law of the jungle" world, while Putin highlighted Russia's role as an energy supplier amid Middle East tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Putin agreed to increase strategic coordination to counter 'jungle law' in the global order during talks on Wednesday. The move signals a significant dynamic in China-US-Russia relations.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory letters ahead of Putin's visit to Beijing. The meeting follows Donald Trump's visit to China, highlighting Beijing's central diplomatic role. The deepening China-Russia relationship, marked by significant trade and energy deals, raises Western concerns.
The 10th China-Russia Expo opened in Harbin, China, ahead of an anticipated visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The event highlights deepening economic ties between the two nations, particularly important for Russia amid Western sanctions.
China-Russia ties can withstand any potential containment efforts despite Washington’s long-standing hopes of driving a wedge between the two, a senior Chinese policy adviser has said, citing deep-seated US-Russia “contradictions” within what he called a “great triangle” of relations. Wu Dahui, deputy director of the Russian Research Institute at Tsinghua University, said while China and Russia were not formally allies, their relationship was “better than an alliance” and took the form of...
