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China's President Xi Jinping holds a talk with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos. During a Wednesday meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Xi urged both countries to strengthen strategic communication and diplomatic coordination and called for promoting a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia to “stand higher.” Relations between China and Russia have deepened, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart.