Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova wished the Chinese people a happy National Day in Chinese
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- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova wished the Chinese people a happy National Day in Chinese at a regular press conference in Moscow, saying that China-Russia relations have reached unprecedented heights under the strategic guidance of the heads of state.
- Bilateral trade volume has exceeded US$200 billion for three consecutive years, with a year-on-year increase of 28.4% in the first eight months of 2026.
- She also emphasized the positive progress in educational cooperation and visa-free policies.
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China-Russia relations have continued to develop in recent years under the strategic guidance of the heads of state. Bilateral trade volume has exceeded 200 billion US dollars for three consecutive years, and educational cooperation and visa-free policies are progressing smoothly.
China News Service, Moscow, September 30 (Reporter Tian Bing) Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova wished the Chinese people "Happy National Day" in Chinese at a regular press conference on September 30.
Zakharova said that over the past few decades, China has gone through a path full of challenges and achieved world-renowned achievements. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between Russia and China in the new era has reached unprecedented heights and continues to flourish. The relationship between the two countries is independent, not affected by external political trends, and does not target any third party.
Zakharova pointed out that practical cooperation between Russia and China in various fields is progressing smoothly. Bilateral trade volume has exceeded US$200 billion for three consecutive years. According to Chinese statistics, bilateral trade volume increased by 28.4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026. "The rapid growth of bilateral trade volume in recent months indicates that the trade performance throughout 2026 will be very impressive." She pointed out that deepening cooperation between Russia and China in the field of education is of special significance, and there is a huge demand for cultivating Russian and Chinese professional talents in a wide range of bilateral cooperation. The visa-free policy implemented by the two countries is showing a positive development trend. "The people of both countries warmly welcomed this decision and regarded it as the realization of a long-cherished wish."
Zakharova said that Russia-China relations play an important stabilizing role in global affairs. The two sides will strengthen foreign policy coordination under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, G20, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. (over)
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