Extensive editorial material was devoted to the first day of the visit by the Chinese state agency Xinhua. The article points out that the exchange of views between the two leaders has been “the compass and the anchor of Sino-Russian relations”, which “have been filled with new dynamism and vitality” under the leadership of the two leaders, “setting an excellent example for the development of a new pattern of relations between the countries based on mutual trust, peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation. Numerous reports from correspondents from the scene filled the pattern in line and a separate section on the Xinhua website dedicated to the visit.
The editorial points out that in March 2013, Xi Jinping chose Russia for his first overseas trip as Chairman of the State Council of China. Ten years later, the Chinese leader again chose Russia for his first overseas visit since his re-election.
Since 2013, Xi and Putin have jointly made plans to develop bilateral relations and practical cooperation in various fields, had a frank and in-depth exchange of experience in public administration, closely communicated and coordinated on important issues. international organizations, and have attended many major organized events. by each other for a friend, the authors of the material remind. The two sides remain committed to building a multipolar world, advocating and practicing genuine multilateralism, and have reached important strategic consensus on modernizing China-Russia relations, ensuring regional security and stability, and building a community of common destiny for humanity, according to the article concludes.
Xinhua also reports that bilateral trade hit a record high of 190.27 billion US dollars in 2022. Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia is widely seen in Russia as a cooperative trip aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, deepen the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Eurasian Economic Union, and help the two countries realize their respective development and rejuvenation goals stated in the publication.
“The two sides have set an excellent example of developing a new pattern of relations between major countries based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation,” Xi Jinping was quoted as saying by China Daily. In a signed article published Monday in the People’s Daily, Putin said that Russian-Chinese relations “promote economic growth and ensure a positive agenda in international affairs”, notes the Chinese publication. “I am convinced that the Russian-Chinese friendship and partnership based on the strategic choice of the two peoples will continue to grow stronger, prosper and make Russia and China happy and prosperous,” Vladimir Putin wrote.
In Global Times (GT) news, the Chinese president’s high-level welcoming ceremony was noted as an expression of Russia’s “warm hospitality”. GT quoted experts from both countries as calling the visit symbolic and of global significance “because not only will it greatly contribute to the development of bilateral relations, but it will also instill hope and confidence in a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis. “. The article says the publication’s reporters also interviewed Russians on the streets of Moscow, finding that many consider China a “good friend and neighbour” of Russia.
The Global Times editorial said the visit “demonstrates the right way to interact between the two states”. We have every reason to believe that this visit will further elevate Sino-Russian relations, which are already at an all-time high. This will not only bring tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries, but also promote peace and development in the region and the world, which is determined by the nature of the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation between China and Russia. in the new era, the publication of the Chinese English edition emphasizes.
