On May 8, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a landmark meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, underscoring the rising global significance of China-Russia relations. Their joint appearance before the press emphasized four critical aspects of their partnership: steadfast friendship, mutual benefit, defense of international justice, and leadership in global governance. This meeting – the third high-level interaction between the two leaders this year – symbolizes not only the historical depth of the China-Russia relationship but also its evolving contemporary value in a rapidly changing world.

The two leaders signed a Joint Statement on Further Deepening the China-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era and witnessed the exchange of over 20 cooperation agreements across diverse sectors, including global strategic stability, biosecurity, digital economy initiatives, and cultural collaborations like film production. This wide array of agreements demonstrates how the relationship between Beijing and Moscow has matured beyond traditional diplomacy into a comprehensive, resilient strategic partnership.

President Xi’s visit to Russia carries profound historical symbolism. It coincides with the 80th anniversary of major global milestones: the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union’s triumph in the Great Patriotic War, the broader Allied victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, and the founding of the United Nations. At this pivotal moment, Xi’s presence at the Kremlin not only honors a shared history of sacrifice but also underlines the deep responsibility China and Russia bear in upholding........

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