Putin says Russia-China ties crucial factor for global stability

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Putin says Russia-China ties crucial factor for global stability

2025-12-20 16:54 Last Updated At：20:37

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday reaffirmed Russia's commitment to stable relations with China, underscoring bilateral ties between the two countries as a crucial factor for global stability.

Putin held his annual year-end press conference in Moscow on Friday, taking nearly 80 questions from domestic and foreign reporters and Russian citizens on a wide range of topics, including international relations, the geopolitical landscape, and Russia's economic and military development.

"I think [Chinese] President Xi Jinping is a close friend and a reliable partner, both for myself and for Russia. Our bilateral relations continue to develop and have expanded into multiple fields. As I have emphasized on multiple occasions and wish to reiterate, Russia-China ties have become a crucial factor for global stability," said Putin in response to a question on Russia-China relations.

"On the international stage, our two foreign ministries maintain close communication and coordinate their agendas consistently. I hope we can work with our Chinese friends to sustain this positive momentum and jointly advance our bilateral relations in the near future and throughout the longer course of history," he said.

The Russian president also emphasized that the two countries have engaged in cooperation across various fields, noting that two-way trade has amounted to 240-250 billion U.S. dollars.

He said it is gratifying to see that Russia-China cooperation has also made headway in such fields as high-tech manufacturing, science and education, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and space exploration, calling these achievements a reflection of the high level of mutual trust between the two countries.

East China county sees arrivals of over 10,000 swans for wintering

As temperatures drop in the north hemisphere, large flocks of swans have migrated from the colder north to Jinxian County of Nanchang City in warmer east China's Jiangxi Province to tide over the winter.

This year, thanks to the improved environment, over 10,000 swans have arrived in the vast stretches of wetlands in the county, according to staff of the local forestry bureau.

These beautiful creatures have attracted many birdwatchers, residents, and visitors eager to capture the scene.

"I have been coming here to photograph birds for 12 consecutive years. Each year, I have different experiences in bird photography. Over recent years, I've felt that the ecological system in Jinxian has improved significantly, and the varieties of migratory birds have also increased. This change is a result of everyone's efforts to protect and love birds. Every time I see a stunning scene, my mood is different," said Fan Zheping, a birdwatcher.

Not far from the site, Nanchang City has built a natural education and science popularization base featuring specimen displays, immersive VR experiences, and 3D video presentations.

"Such an immersive experience is not only particularly novel and interesting, but also deepens our understanding of the importance of protecting migratory bird habitats and safeguarding nature," said Luo Canqi, a local pupil.