Peace and development dominant themes of Xi's diplomacy

The guard of honor of the three services of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, in Moscow, May 9, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

Visit to Russia

May 8-10

President Xi Jinping attended the military parade in Moscow marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-45). Xi's presence confirmed the two countries' resolve to uphold the post-war world order and safeguard world peace.

Peace not war, cooperation not confrontation, and win-win not zero-sum are what drive peace, progress and development of human society, Xi said in a signed article carried by the state-run newspaper Russian Gazette.

"We are strong if united but weak if isolated," Xi said, adding that the conditions today are more favorable than ever to achieve peace and development.