China, Russia deepen strategic partnership, slam US destabilizing policies

Beijing and Moscow have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership while slamming the United States’ destabilizing foreign policies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a joint statement during Xi’s official visit to Moscow, which coincided with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations commemorating the end of World War II.

The two sides expressed concern over global instability and the expansionist policies of the United States and its allies.

“The United States and its allies are trying to promote NATO’s eastward expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, build ‘small circles’ in the Asia-Pacific region, and win over countries in the region to promote their ‘Indo-Pacific strategy,’ undermining regional peace, stability and prosperity,” the statement read.

Xi and Putin said they would deepen military and other ties and “strengthen coordination and jointly respond firmly to the United States’ policy of ‘dual containment’ against both countries.”

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The two leaders called for a “correct view” of World War II history and condemned attempts to revise the outcomes of the war.

They also pledged to resist neo-Nazism, militarism, racism, and xenophobia, committing to prevent the resurgence of ideologies that threaten global peace.

Xi and Putin underscored their shared view on countering “unilateral coercive measures,” such as sanctions imposed without United Nations approval. Such actions "violate the UN Charter" and undermine "international security,” the statement said.

The call comes amid ongoing Western sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war and heightened trade tensions between China and the United States.

The Chinese president’s four-day visit included a four-hour summit with Putin, during which several cooperation agreements were signed. Both countries reaffirmed mutual support for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Russia reiterated its adherence to the One-China policy, while both nations committed to enhancing coordination in global organizations, particularly the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The two sides also pledged to boost two-way trade, especially in high-tech sectors, and enhance collaboration in energy, e-commerce, and cultural exchanges. Plans were announced to strengthen legal frameworks for bilateral cooperation and continue educational and cultural initiatives under the "China-Russia Years of Culture."

On global issues, China and Russia advocated for multipolarity and non-interference in sovereign affairs, calling for adherence to international law and the UN Charter.

They reiterated that resolving the Ukraine crisis requires addressing its root causes and considering all countries’ security interests under the principle of indivisible security.

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