Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings
Xi said the year 2025 also marks a concrete step in the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, recalling that they met in Beijing and Moscow respectively this year, where they exchanged in-depth views on major issues of mutual concern...
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President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting their nations' comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders reflected on joint commemorations of historical victories and ongoing bilateral cooperation.
- The exchange of greetings occurred on December 31st.
- Both presidents noted the upcoming 80th anniversary of the United Nations in 2025.
- 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership and the 25th anniversary of their Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
- 2026-2027 will be designated as the China-Russia Years of Education.
- Cooperation areas include reciprocal visa-free policies, energy corridor construction, and emerging sectors.
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China Outlines Diplomatic Priorities and Engages with Russia and Türkiye - January 2026
President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting their nations' comprehensive strategic partnership. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined China's diplomatic priorities for the upcoming year, which include hosting major domestic events and developing a new model of engagement with the United States. Concurrently, the United States' increased arms sales to Taiwan have been described as a dangerous breach of commitments that threatens China-US relations. In a separate diplomatic move, Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdogan signed a decision granting visa-free travel to Chinese citizens to boost trade and tourism. In his 2026 New Year message, President Xi also emphasized the need for solid work to promote high-quality development.
