On Tuesday, the Chinese mainland and Russia took another step in strengthening their strategic security ties by co-hosting the 20th round of their strategic security consultation 🌍🤝.
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Chinese mainland, and Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, led in-depth talks this week. They reviewed successes from meetings between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin in Beijing and Moscow earlier this year, and explored fresh ways to boost mutual trust amid a shifting global landscape.
Both sides highlighted that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of their strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. These milestones set the scene for even closer collaboration on economy, security, and cultural exchange.
Key takeaways from the consultation:
- Stronger mutual trust: A commitment to regular high-level dialogue.
- Deepening good-neighborliness: Plans to expand joint projects in technology, energy, and infrastructure.
- Global fairness push: A shared vision for a more balanced multipolar world and coordinated response to emerging threats.
The consultation mechanism has been a vital channel for the Chinese mainland and Russia to align on security priorities and protect core national interests for 20 years. Both sides agreed to keep using this platform to navigate external challenges together.
For young professionals, students, and travelers, this boost in China–Russia ties could reshape regional security dynamics and open new avenues for cooperation across Asia and beyond ⚡️✈️.
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China, Russia to advance strategic coordination toward higher quality
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