Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the “solid” relations between China and Russia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing today Wednesday. The two presidents agreed to extend the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two nations. China and Russia issued joint statement calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasizing fairer global system. Both leaders stressed support for international law and comprehensive strategic coordination.
The talks reflect depth of China-Russia cooperation.
Xi Jinping praises solid bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi said: “We have continuously deepened our mutual political trust and strategic coordination with solid steadfastness despite trials and challenges.”
He added “China will work with United States on mutual tariff reduction on goods worth 30 billion dollars.”
He noted “resuming military operations in Middle East would be inappropriate.”
Features of China-Russia relations
Include:
Deep mutual political trust
Solid strategic coordination
Stability despite challenges
Comprehensive strategic partnership
Important anniversaries and agreements
Xi stated: “This year marks 30th anniversary of China-Russia strategic coordination partnership.”
He added this coincides with “25th anniversary of Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.”
He noted “relations have reached such distant point.”
Historical milestones
Include:
30 years strategic partnership
25 years good neighbor treaty
Continuous relationship development
Accumulated achievements
Agreement to extend treaty
The two presidents “agreed to extend Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.”
The agreement came “embodying continued commitment to deepening relations.”
This reflects “genuine desire for long-term cooperation continuation.”
Treaty extension importance
Reflects:
Continued mutual commitment
Strength of bilateral relations
Trust in shared future
Desire for broader development
New partnership levels
Xi stated: “China-Russia relations entered new phase of greater achievements and faster development.”
He added “mutual political trust has deepened further.”
He noted continued “cooperation progress across various fields.”
Multiple cooperation areas
Include:
Trade and economy
Investment and energy
Science and technology
People-to-people exchanges
Joint China-Russia statement
China and Russia issued “joint statement calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.”
The statement said: “Relations between Moscow and Beijing do not represent alliance nor have confrontational character.”
It added “our relations contribute promoting fair and equitable multipolar global system.”
Joint statement principles
Include:
No military alliance
No confrontational character
Support for multipolar system
International justice and equity
Call for permanent Gaza ceasefire
The statement urged “Middle East conflict parties to negotiate.”
It emphasized “there are no first-class countries or peoples in world.”
It stated “hegemony in any form is unacceptable.”
Humanitarian and political positions
Include:
Support for dialogue and negotiation
Equality between nations
Rejection of hegemony
Respect for sovereignty
Military and security cooperation
The statement affirmed “Russia and China will strengthen military cooperation mechanisms.”
It added both nations “oppose using human rights as pretext for interfering in internal affairs.”
It stated they “will continue addressing various challenges and threats.”
Security and defense commitments
Include:
Strengthen military cooperation
Protect internal affairs
Address security threats
Joint defense
Position on American missile defense
The statement noted: “American Aegis project has serious negative impact on international security.”
This came “within ongoing criticism of American policy.”
It reflects “unified position against American militarization and hegemony.”
Positions on American defense systems
Include:
Criticism of Aegis systems
Concerns about militarization
Worry about military hegemony
Call for nuclear disarmament
Putin’s assessment of relations
Putin stated: “Russia-China relations reached unprecedented level.”
He added relations “characterized by high-level close exchanges and strong mutual political trust.”
He noted “relations withstood tests and became stronger.”
Russian evaluation of partnership
Affirms:
Unprecedented levels
Strong political bonds
Stability and strength
Resilience and durability
Economic and trade cooperation
Putin said: “Both sides achieved steady increase in bilateral trade volume.”
He added “mutual benefit in energy supply and demand.”
He noted “deepened cooperation in transportation, logistics, science and technology.”
Economic development areas
Include:
Growing bilateral trade
Energy cooperation
Transportation and logistics
Science and technology
Support for international law
Putin stressed: “We stand with China united in supporting international law protection.”
He said “Russia-China relations represent important stability factor.”
He added “both intend continuing coordination strengthening.”
International system commitments
Include:
International law defense
United Nations strength
Call for international justice
Peace maintenance
Shared vision for global system
Xi stated: “Both sides should adopt strategic and long-term perspective.”
He called for “making global governance system more just and rational.”
He noted “advancing development and revival through comprehensive high-quality strategic coordination.”
Global governance principles
Focus on:
Justice and equity
Rationality and law
Comprehensive coordination
Sustainable development
Multilateral cooperation
Xi called for “deepening multilateral cooperation.”
He noted “coordination across United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization frameworks.”
He mentioned importance of “BRICS and APEC Forum.”
Institutional mechanisms
Include:
United Nations
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
BRICS group
APEC Forum
Protection of Global South nations
Xi stressed “necessity to unite Global South countries.”
He called for “steering global governance reform in correct direction.”
He noted “protecting post-war international system.”
Developing nations’ issues
Include:
Position unification
Protecting shared interests
International system reform
Economic justice
Energy cooperation expansion
Putin noted: “We continue supplying China with energy.”
He stated “Moscow and Beijing are ready for steady energy export to Chinese market without interruption.”
He added “cooperation in critical minerals being strengthened.”
Energy partnership development
Includes:
Continued supply commitment
Steady exports guaranteed
Critical minerals cooperation
Long-term energy security
Local currency trade
Putin emphasized: “All Russian-Chinese trade settlements now conducted in local currencies.”
This reflects “reduced dependence on dollar.”
It demonstrates “financial independence strengthening.”
Financial cooperation measures
Include:
Local currency transactions
Reduced dollar use
Financial independence
Economic autonomy
Independent foreign policy
Putin affirmed: “Moscow and Beijing committed to independent sovereign foreign policy.”
He stated “strong Moscow-Beijing relationship plays stability role on international stage.”
He added “both ready to strengthen partnership.”
Sovereignty and independence principles
Include:
Independent decision-making
Sovereignty protection
Non-alignment emphasis
Strategic autonomy
Conclusion:
Xi Jinping’s talks with Putin reflect depth of China-Russia relations and their continuing development. Agreement to extend good neighbor treaty affirms both nations’ commitment to long-term relations. Joint statement on permanent Gaza ceasefire indicates unified position on humanitarian issues. Support for international law and multipolar system reflects shared vision for fairer world. China-Russia cooperation remains important factor in shaping new international system. The partnership demonstrates how major powers can work together respecting sovereignty while pursuing shared interests and building more just global order based on mutual respect and equal cooperation.
