Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during the welcoming ceremony prior to an informal dinner on the sidelines of BRICS Summit at Kazan City Hall in Kazan, Russia, Oct. 22, 2024. AP-Yonhap
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that China hoped to take ties with Moscow to "new heights" this year, Chinese state media reported, hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President.
"The stability and resilience of China-Russia ties will help counter uncertainties in the external environment, jointly advance the development and revitalisation of both countries, and uphold international fairness and justice," Xi told Putin on a video call, according to state broadcaster CCTV. (AFP)