China and Russia have pledged to deepen their partnership across trade, tech, and culture during a high-profile meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Hangzhou. The talks, part of their 30th annual heads-of-government meeting, focused on strengthening strategic alignment and expanding collaboration in energy, agriculture, and digital innovation. 🔋🌾💻
Anniversaries & Shared Goals
Premier Li highlighted 2024’s significance as the 80th anniversary of victories in WWII-era conflicts, emphasizing how joint commemorations have reinforced bilateral trust. He also linked China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan to shared modernization goals, stating: "We’ll advance hand in hand on the road to development." 📅🇨🇳🇷🇺
Cultural Bridges & Easier Travel
Both leaders agreed to launch a "Russia-China Cultural Year" and simplify visa policies to boost tourism and people-to-people exchanges. Mishustin praised the partnership as being at its "highest-ever level," with plans to integrate border-city economies and enhance tech collaboration. 🎭✈️
Global Stage Team-Up
The duo also vowed to coordinate closely in multilateral forums like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, advocating for a "multipolar world" and inclusive globalization. Post-meeting, they signed deals on customs efficiency and satellite navigation systems. 🌍📡
