Wondering what's happening on the global stage? Here’s the scoop: on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met to call for safeguarding the outcomes of World War II (WWII) victory ✌️🌍.
Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, the duo highlighted how China-Russia relations have hit new highs this year, with high-level, wide-ranging, and top-quality development 🚀.
Here are the main takeaways:
- Stand firm on preserving the results of WWII victory 💪
- Reject any retrogressive acts that whitewash colonial aggression ⚖️
- Coordinate as UN Security Council members to curb provocative moves by far-right forces in Japan that threaten regional peace 🛡️
Wang Yi pointed out that Xi Jinping and Putin held two in-depth exchanges this year around the 80th anniversary of WWII victory, charting the future course of bilateral ties and offering a dose of stability and certainty to the world.
As permanent members of the UN Security Council and comprehensive strategic partners, China and Russia are set to keep collaborating on justice, fairness, and regional stability—especially in response to any attempts at remilitarization ⚔️🚫.
For young adults across South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder of how big-power diplomacy shapes the rules of the game. Staying in the loop helps us decode the complex forces that influence our shared future 🌐✨.
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Chinese, Russian FMs call for safeguarding outcomes of WWII victory
cgtn.com
