On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, China and Russia deepened their strategic partnership during the 20th round of the China-Russia Strategic Security Consultation. Held in Beijing, the talks were co-chaired by Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. 🤝
The meeting covered major security issues, reaffirming the important consensus laid out this year by President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin. Earlier in 2025, the two leaders met in Moscow and Beijing, setting the tone for closer cooperation even as the global landscape shifts.
Looking ahead to 2026, both sides will mark two milestones: 30 years since the launch of their strategic partnership of coordination, and 25 years since signing the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. To celebrate, China and Russia plan to:
- Boost strategic trust through regular high-level talks
- Expand trade and tech projects to fuel economic growth
- Coordinate on global challenges to champion fairness and peace
Wang Yi highlighted that the consultation mechanism is a key channel for tackling international security and strengthening decision-making. Shoigu added that Russia's support for the one-China principle—including positions on Taiwan, Xizang, Xinjiang and Hong Kong—paves the way for a more balanced multipolar world. 🌏
With the world facing rising tensions and new threats, this elevated coordination aims to safeguard regional and global stability. For South and Southeast Asian youth, it's a reminder that big-power ties can shape everything from tech collaboration to climate action. Stay tuned as these two giants chart a course for 2026 and beyond! 🚀
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China, Russia to advance strategic coordination toward higher quality
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