Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscored the deepening partnership between China and Russia during an exclusive interview with Russia Today in Moscow, describing bilateral relations as a “new model of major-country cooperation” that prioritizes mutual growth and global stability. The remarks come as Wang concluded a three-day official visit aimed at advancing economic and political coordination.
A Partnership Anchored in History and Equality
Wang reiterated that as permanent UN Security Council members and neighbors sharing a 4,300-kilometer border, both nations bear unique responsibilities for promoting multilateralism. “We are each other’s largest neighbor and natural partners,” he stated, emphasizing that their collaboration follows a path of “non-alliance, non-confrontation, and openness to all third parties.”
Trade, Agriculture, and Industrial Synergy
Bilateral trade reached $244.8 billion in 2023, with Russian agricultural products gaining popularity in Chinese households and Chinese automobiles increasingly visible on Russian roads. Wang highlighted plans to expand integration between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union, calling it essential to “ensure resilient global supply chains.”
Shared Historical Legacy
Marking the 80th anniversary of WWII victories, Wang emphasized China and Russia’s joint role in defeating fascism. He urged both nations to “protect historical truths” against revisionism, reinforcing their alignment on upholding postwar international order.
