Western media cannot alienate China, Russia

China and Russia are expected to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership this year in line with the pledge Chinese and Russian presidents made in their New Year greetings. Thanks to the two countries' mutual understanding and respect for history and ideology, their relationship has been stable in recent years. The two sides also share the goal of national rejuvenation, and are committed to building harmonious international relations.

Over the past five years, President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at least 20 times, including five times in 2017. Owing to the long-term efforts of the two countries' leaders, China and Russia have established a comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect, equality and fairness, without ever attempting to build an alliance.

The frequent meetings between the two leaders have also deepened the political and strategic trust between the two countries, which is expected to lead to a new type of major-country relationship between China and Russia, and defeat the attempts of some Western countries to create misunderstandings between the two neighbors.