China and Russia maintain close and effective strategic coordination, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing. According to Xi Jinping, mutual trust between the two countries has continued to grow, and this close relationship has become crucial in a context where the two countries face pressure from the West.
Bilateral trade between China and Russia has reached a historic peak, reflecting the strength of their partnership. Russia, heavily sanctioned by Western countries following its offensive in Ukraine, is seeking to strengthen its ties with China, which seems to have taken the upper hand in this bilateral relationship.
In a speech at the Belt and Road Forum, Xi Jinping denounced practices of economic coercion and bloc confrontation. He stressed that China would not enter into ideological or geopolitical confrontation, but instead seek fair cooperation with the world. He also defended the New Silk Roads, an infrastructure project carried by China in many countries, which aims to strengthen connectivity and bring new impetus to the global economy.
Vladimir Putin hailed the success of the New Silk Roads and stressed the desire for equitable cooperation between Russia and China around the world. He therefore joined Xi Jinping’s speech regarding the importance of win-win cooperation.
This meeting between the Chinese and Russian presidents demonstrates the deepening of ties between the two countries. Faced with pressure from the West, China and Russia find solidarity and economic and political strength in this alliance. This strategic coordination demonstrates their desire to defend their interests and promote equitable cooperation in the world.