Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up a high-stakes three-day visit to Russia on Thursday, reinforcing \"good-neighborly cooperation\" between the two global giants. The trip marked the 29th China-Russia heads of government meeting – a diplomatic tradition since 1996 that\u2019s now turbocharging partnership in our multipolar world .
More Than Just Neighbors
Against a backdrop of global turbulence, the nations unveiled new partnerships in:
Cross-border rail connectivity under China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative
Green energy and low-carbon tech investments
Joint efforts for Global South interests at UN Security Council
Xi-Putin Momentum Continues
This visit builds on 2023\u2019s landmark exchanges between President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Analysts call it \u201ca masterclass in steady diplomacy\u201d – proving major powers can collaborate without old-school blocs .
\"When elephants dance gracefully, the world notices,\" said international affairs analyst Masuda Khatun. \"Their cooperation model prioritizes development over division.\"
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