China launches new remote sensing satellite

China successfully launched a remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.

The Yaogan-50 02 satellite was launched at 21:22 Beijing time aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and has entered its planned orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.

The satellite will be mainly used for land survey, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and relief.

This launch marked the 633rd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday emphasized the substantial expansion of bilateral ties with China and expressed his commitment to advancing cooperation on both bilateral and international levels.

Putin made the remarks during large-group talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while he was paying a state visit to China, during which he expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality from the Chinese side.

Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation Between China and Russia, Putin expressed his commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation on this basis.

"Twenty-five years on since the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation Between China and Russia, bilateral cooperation has expanded significantly. We also hope to continue in this spirit, jointly advancing bilateral cooperation and working together on the international stage," said Putin.