Posted 4/9/2024, 12:54:21 PM
China and Russia Bond Amid Global Backlash
- China and Russia pledge to strengthen strategic cooperation during Lavrov's visit with Xi and other officials
- Leaders emphasize close bilateral ties and coordination on the world stage amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- Xi supports Russia's development path and combating terrorism, praises Putin's leadership
- Analysts say China holds upper hand in relationship as Russia grows isolated from the West
- Chinese FM Wang accuses West of trying to impede China's economic and technological development to "eliminate competitors"