Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to Russia as a pivotal moment for international cooperation and multilateralism, emphasizing its role in countering global hegemony and promoting stability. 🏛️✨
In a media briefing, Wang described the trip—which included commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory—as a move to 'inherit friendship and defend justice' amid a rapidly shifting world order. The visit resulted in a landmark joint statement deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, setting a 'new strategic direction' for bilateral relations. 📜💼
'The relationship isn’t just about shared interests—it’s about shaping a fairer world,' Wang emphasized, noting the two countries pledged to resist external interference and support each other’s development. The partnership aims to advance global multipolarity and reinforce the post-World War II international framework. 🌐⚖️
Key outcomes from Xi’s trip:
✅ Strengthened alignment on defending multilateralism.
✅ Commitment to mutual revitalization and stability-building.
✅ A united front against 'hegemony and bullying' in global affairs.
Wang underscored that the 'strategic guidance' between Xi and Russian leaders ensures long-term resilience in China-Russia ties. For young professionals and global observers, this partnership signals a push for diplomatic balance in an era of geopolitical turbulence. 🕊️🌪️
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Wang Yi: Xi's Russia visit pushes ties, builds broad intl consensus
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