Xi, Putin pledge more coordination

Xi criticized certain forces in the international community for arbitrarily interfering in the domestic affairs of China and Russia in the name of "democracy" or "human rights", saying that such actions constitute a gross violation of international laws and universally recognized norms of international relations.

The two nations should more loudly voice their positions on global governance and come up with concrete and pragmatic plans on global issues, including the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, he said.