China and Russia are doubling down on their partnership like a geopolitical power duo, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledging deeper strategic coordination during Thursday's meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The high-level talks come as both nations navigate what Wang called 'profound global changes unseen in a century.'
🔑 Key Collaborations
Wang emphasized that President Xi Jinping and Russian leaders maintain regular communication, creating what he described as 'steady guidance' for bilateral relations. The two foreign ministers agreed to:
Strengthen East Asian cooperation through ASEAN platforms
Counter 'division tactics' by unnamed major powers 🌐
Boost coordination in BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization
⚛️ Nuclear Diplomacy Front
On the Iranian nuclear issue, Wang stressed: 'Force can't bring peace – dialogue is the only path forward.' Both countries vowed to uphold non-proliferation efforts while acknowledging Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy under international treaties.
🌏 ASEAN Unity Push
The diplomats positioned China and Russia as ASEAN's key partners, advocating for:
ASEAN-centered regional architecture
Open cooperation models (no Cold War 2.0 pls ❄️)
Development-focused East Asia summits
Lavrov warned against 'external forces' disrupting regional stability – a likely nod to Western influence in the Asia-Pacific.
As China prepares to lead the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2024, this meeting signals tighter alignment between Moscow and Beijing on everything from tech to trade. Game recognize game? 🌐♟️
