Xi Jinping urges Russia to "expand" ties with China
Speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the 75th anniversary of communist China's founding in 1949, Xi Jinping expressed a desire to "expand" relations between the two nations.
The date marked the 75th anniversary of China's diplomatic relationship with Russia, then the USSR, and saw the two leaders congratulate each other.
According to state-run news agency Xinhua, President Xi said that China was "ready to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties to continue expanding all-round practical cooperation."
"China and Russia, both major countries of the world and key emerging markets, are each other's largest neighbor," Xinhua cited Xi as having said. . .
Putin congratulates China at its 75th anniversary
In 1949, the Chinese revolution came to an end as communist leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Kuomintang-led government forces fled to what is now Taiwan.
Earlier this week, Xi Jinping addressed an audience of more than 3000 people, calling for Taiwan "Reunification" and declaring that China should continue to "Hold high the banner of peace."
Then the USSR, Russia was the first country to recognize the establishment of the PRC, cementing itself immediately as one of China's closest allies.
According to Xinhua, it was upon this basis that Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulated his Chinese counterpart in Beijing.
"The close and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and China have stood the test of time," Putin reportedly told Xi Jinping. "At present, Russia-China relations have reached their highest level in history."
"The two sides have actively carried out cooperation in politics, economy and trade, science and technology, as well as in other fields... and worked together to build a just multipolar world order," Putin was cited as saying.
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Xi says to continue expanding China-Russia all-round practical cooperation
Source： Xinhuanet Editor：Li Weichao 2024-10-02 15:05:09
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that he stands ready to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties to continue expanding all-round practical cooperation.Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
China and Russia, both major countries of the world and key emerging markets, are each other's largest neighbor, Xi said.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the two sides have continuously upgraded the quality of bilateral ties based on the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples while drawing from historical experience, he added.
Lasting good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation have become the most essential features of bilateral ties between China and Russia, Xi said.
He pointed out that since the beginning of the new era in particular, the two sides, under the strategic guidance of both presidents and in the face of profound changes unseen in a century, have continued to deepen political mutual trust, achieved remarkable results in practical cooperation, and won deep support for generations of friendship, making important contributions to improving the well-being of the two peoples and to promoting an equal and orderly multi-polar world and inclusive economic globalization that benefits all.
Xi said that he highly regards the development of China-Russia relations, and stands ready to work with Putin to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, firmly steer bilateral relations in the right direction, continue to expand all-round practical cooperation, jointly promote high-quality development and modernization of the two countries, so as to make new contributions to safeguarding world peace and stability and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
In his message to Xi, Putin extended his most sincere congratulations on the anniversary of ties.
Three-quarters of a century ago, his country was the first in the world to recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC) and quickly established close collaborative relations with the PRC, he said.
The close and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and China have stood the test of time, he added.
At present, Russia-China relations have reached their highest level in history, Putin said. The two sides have actively carried out cooperation in politics, economy and trade, science and technology, as well as in other fields, coordinated efficiently in international and regional affairs, and worked together to build a just multipolar world order, he added.
Putin also said that he is confident that the two sides will fully implement the consensus reached during his meetings with Xi, and further consolidate the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, so as to promote security and stability on the Eurasian continent and beyond.
Representatives from both countries participated in the opening ceremony, including the Consul General of China in St. Petersburg Luo Zhanhui, officials of the government of St. Petersburg, historians and public figures.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the museum's director general Sergey Rybakov noted that the exhibits show how the two countries' friendship grew and strengthened, becoming an example of mutually beneficial cooperation for the rest of the world.
"The exhibition that opened shows what role friendship plays in the relationship between our countries both in the past and in the present," said Luo.
The event also featured a symphonic concert performed by Russian and Chinese artists, along with workshops on Chinese calligraphy and dance. ■
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Putin congratulates Xi on diplomatic anniversary
Russia-China ties are at an “unprecedented” level 75 years since their establishment, the president has said
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare for a group photo at the Third Belt and Road Forum on October 18, 2023 in Beijing, China. © Suo Takekuma-Pool/Getty Images
The relationship between China and Russia is at an all-time high, 75 years after diplomatic ties were established, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in a letter to Chinese leader Xi Jinping marking the anniversary.
Moscow and Beijing now enjoy active political, trade and economic cooperation, the message published on the Kremlin’s website said, noting that other international players also benefit from the strong partnership.
Putin and Xi Jinping met in May and July this year.
- Beijing has emerged as a key supporter of a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict, presenting, along with Brazil, a roadmap to ending the standoff between Moscow and Kiev.
- China has consistently called for a peaceful settlement to the crisis and argued that US actions and NATO expansion provoked the fighting.
- Trade between the two nations has also boomed since 2022.
“In the face of profound changes unseen in a century,” Russia and China “have continued to deepen political mutual trust, achieved remarkable results in practical cooperation,” and made “important contributions” to promoting an “orderly multi-polar world” and “inclusive economic globalization that benefits all,” the Chinese government statement said.
- Putin’s message to Xi went on to note that the Soviet Union was the first country to recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC), in a reference to the creation of PRC on October 1, 1949 by Communist leader Mao Zedong.
- In another telegram on Tuesday, Putin congratulated Xi on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
“It is safe to say that the close, mutually beneficial relations between Moscow and Beijing have stood the test of time,” the Russian president stated.
In addition, the countries work together at various forums, including the UN, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, on pressing international matters.
