The international version of "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping", a multilingual TV program produced by China Media Group (CMG) that features quotes from ancient Chinese classics referenced by President Xi Jinping in his speeches and writings, is scheduled to be aired in Russia on Wednesday.
The program will be broadcast on major Russian media outlets, including Russia's state TV and radio company VGTRK, the government-published Russian Gazette newspaper, Gazprom-Media Holding and the Big Asia TV channel.
The broadcast coincides with President Xi's state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday, during which he will attend the celebrations in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
The program explores themes such as innovative development, cultural prosperity, the diversity of civilizations, the importance of mutual learning and exchanges, and family education.
It highlights Xi's political vision, profound philosophical insights, and humanistic values.
The Russian Gazette newspaper published a preview of the program, highlighting that classic quotes such as "learning alone without exchanges with others will lead to ignorance" reflect China's commitment to opening-up and inclusiveness, and its advocacy of dialog as the approach to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.
Other quotes including "the universe has its own law and those who embrace it will prosper" illustrate the alignment of social governance with natural order, reflecting China's tradition of using classical wisdom to address modern challenges.
Promotional posters for the program began rolling on outdoor screens in Moscow on Wednesday. Russian audiences have expressed strong interest, seeing the program as a cultural bridge that deepens mutual understanding and strengthens the long-standing friendship between Russia and China.
CMG program on Xi Jinping's classical quotes to be aired in Russia
CMG program on Xi Jinping's classical quotes to be aired in Russia
The 2026 Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting has provided a platform for dialogue over confrontation amid escalating global unrest and regional tensions, said a Chinese defense researcher at the forum.
More than 120 defense officials, experts and scholars from 43 countries and international organizations have gathered for the three-day meeting, which opened on Friday.
"I think it reflects everyone's concern about the current situation, and there is a particular need to find solutions through communication and dialogue. The current international situation serves as a platform for addressing respective security concerns, especially given the serious problems that have arisen in global security governance. Therefore, we must both confront its risks and challenges and seek solutions," said Li Shuyin, director of Beijing Xiangshan Forum secretariat office, also a researcher at the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Academy of Military Science, during an exclusive interview with China Central Television (CCTV).
Under the theme of "Global Security Governance: Challenges and Approaches," the meeting was designed with four sub-topics: international order and the international rule of law, new challenges to Asia-Pacific security, responsibility for maintaining global common security, and risk management of the military applications of emerging technologies.
Faced with the current severe situation of deficits in peace, development, security, and governance, representatives from various countries hope to find effective solutions through dialogue, according to Li.
"Our first topic is international order and the rule of law. We know that the international order has become somewhat disordered because some countries believe that might makes right and try to govern according to their own ideology. They use international rules and law only when it suits them and discard them when it doesn't. I think this is closely related. Asia-Pacific security has always been a recurring topic at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum. It is the main engine of the global economy and an important part of the world's geopolitical landscape. For example, some countries have already abandoned some of the lessons of their past and are now taking risks again. This poses a threat to regional security and stability, which requires our high vigilance," said Li.
Li said that all countries, regardless of size or strength, have the right to pursue security, while also bearing corresponding responsibilities, and the meeting creates more opportunities for conversation to eliminate misunderstandings and enhance mutual trust.
"The international forum is neither a policy maker nor an implementer; it provides a platform for equal dialogue, consensus building, and resolving differences. It offers more venues for expressing viewpoints, enhances mutual trust, and creates more opportunities for peace," said Li.
The navigator meeting, a key forward-looking event for the main forum, is co-hosted by the China Association for Military Science and the China Institute for International Strategic Studies. It aims to build an open, inclusive, and equal international platform for security dialogue, and make an intellectual contribution to improving global security governance and building a more just and equitable international order through multilateral discussions and in-depth exchanges, said the Chinese Ministry of National Defense.
Xiangshan Forum navigator meeting in Beijing fosters dialog over confrontation: official
