Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Russian President Vladimir Putin kicked off the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin this week, showcasing stronger collaboration between the two nations. The event comes just days after President Xi Jinping and Putin met in Beijing to outline a \"new era\" of strategic partnership.
Why it matters: 2024 marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, with bilateral trade hitting $240 billion last year. Han emphasized their deepening cooperation in tech, energy, and cross-border infrastructure during his speech.
Key moment: Han read a congratulatory letter from Xi, stating: \"Our partnership isn’t just about economies—it’s about stabilizing global supply chains and fostering innovation.\" Putin later praised the expo as a \"bridge for Eurasian connectivity.\"
Youth angle: The expo features VR demos of mega-projects like the Power of Siberia gas pipeline and a startup zone highlighting AI collaborations—perfect for digital-native globetrotters!
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Why it matters: 2024 marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, with bilateral trade hitting $240 billion last year. Han emphasized their deepening cooperation in tech, energy, and cross-border infrastructure during his speech.
Key moment: Han read a congratulatory letter from Xi, stating: \"Our partnership isn’t just about economies—it’s about stabilizing global supply chains and fostering innovation.\" Putin later praised the expo as a \"bridge for Eurasian connectivity.\"
Youth angle: The expo features VR demos of mega-projects like the Power of Siberia gas pipeline and a startup zone highlighting AI collaborations—perfect for digital-native globetrotters!
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