Xi calls China-Russia ties ‘precious’ in current international context
On April 15, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, emphasizing the "precious" nature of China-Russia relations amidst international instability. Xi called for stronger strategic collaboration to protect both nations' interests and support Global South countries.
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AI-generatedOn April 15, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, emphasizing the "precious" nature of China-Russia relations amidst international instability. Xi called for stronger strategic collaboration to protect both nations' interests and support Global South countries. He urged both countries to uphold multilateralism and revitalize the United Nations' authority, advocating for a more just international order. While Xi highlighted the importance of the China-Russia friendship treaty, he did not specify the international "chaos and changes" he referenced. His comments come amid uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, with conflicting statements from U.S. President Donald Trump about its conclusion.
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5 extractedU.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war was “close to over.”
China and Russia should showcase the responsibility and commitment of major powers and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
China and Russia need closer strategic collaboration to defend their interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.
China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos.
Trump has repeatedly declared a U.S. victory in Iran after the war started.