DUE to the emergence of a new world (dis-)order, bilateral relations between China and Russia have gained heightened importance, creating a strategic balance both regionally and at the international level.

The rule of power is steadily eroding the core of the rules-based world order, making it imperative for both countries to work jointly for the revival of economic globalization, international cooperation, peace, stability, harmony and mutual respect at the global stage. Recently, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin rightly emphasized the need to further enhance strategic coordination with Russia and to support each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns, vividly reflecting the urgency of protecting shared interests while maintaining strategic balance.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China–Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China–Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. These milestones underscore the importance of China–Russia relations for regional peace and global stability. It is a positive sign that bilateral relations have maintained high-level development with military-to-military exchanges and cooperation at various levels and across multiple fields yielding fruitful results. These efforts have played an important role in maintaining international and regional stability.

China will continue to work with Russia to make new contributions to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination........

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