Xi Jinping: "Ready to Cooperate with Russia for a More Equitable Global Governance" (Summary)

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Highlight China-Russia Strategic Partnership
Emphasis on "Genuine Multilateralism" and Shared Responsibility as WWII Victors
Putin Arrives in Beijing for 80th Anniversary Military Parade

Chinese President Xi Jinping is speaking at a summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on the 2nd (local time). Photo by AP

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated at the China-Russia summit on the 2nd that "China is ready to cooperate with Russia to promote the formation of a more just global governance system."

According to Russia's TASS news agency, President Xi made these remarks during a summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, saying, "We are ready to support each other's national development and prosperity, and to resolutely uphold international justice and equality."

The leaders of both countries had previously raised their voices in support of "genuine multilateralism" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China, until the 1st, targeting the United States' unilateral tariff wars and other actions.

President Xi said, "On May 9 and September 3 (Victory Day in Russia and China, respectively), we attended the commemoration events for the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War as guests," adding, "This has become a good tradition in our bilateral relations."

He further stated, "This clearly demonstrates the great responsibility of China and Russia as major victors of World War II and as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council."

President Xi also referred to President Putin as "Laopengyou (old friend)" and remarked, "China-Russia relations have withstood the test of a changing international environment," describing the relationship between the two countries as a good example of neighborly friendship, broad strategic cooperation, and mutually beneficial collaboration.

President Putin expressed his gratitude for the hospitality, stating, "Our close interaction reflects the strategic nature of China-Russia relations," and emphasized that "the relationship between Russia and China is at an unprecedentedly high level."

International political scientist Derek Grossman told ABC News, "The influence of the SCO may be limited, but China's diplomatic status is rising, and the United States is weakening itself."

This summit between the two leaders took place ahead of the large-scale military parade scheduled for the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan on the 3rd.

The BBC reported that President Xi is seeking to demonstrate China's international influence through this event, and is emphasizing China's status as a stable trade partner amid the disruption of economic order caused by U.S. tariffs on China under President Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, President Putin arrived in Beijing by car after concluding the SCO summit. He is scheduled to attend the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the "Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War (World War II)" at Tiananmen Square on the 3rd.