Xi: Putin meeting will enhance ties

Back-to-back strategic coordination

Xi stressed commitment between China and Russia to deepening back-to-back strategic coordination in the face of profound and complex changes in the international situation.

The strategic choice, which has far-reaching impacts on both countries and the world at large, has never been and will never be shaken, said Xi.

Xi called on both sides to continue to maintain close high-level exchanges, give strong support to each other in safeguarding sovereignty, security and development interests, effectively respond to external interference and regional security threats, and maintain international strategic stability. (Read more)