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Increasing Unilateralism Prompts China and Russia to Assume Significant Responsibilities

Major global powers China and Russia, under the pressure of unilateralism, power politics, and bullying, are determined to uphold their roles as key nations of the world and permanent UN Security Council members, according to Chinese President Xi Jinping's Thursday statement.

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World leaders Xi Jinping and Russia counteract global power politics and bullying, stating China...
World leaders Xi Jinping and Russia counteract global power politics and bullying, stating China and Russia will assume their roles as key global countries and permanent UN Security Council members, emphasizing their commitment to shared responsibilities.

Increasing Unilateralism Prompts China and Russia to Assume Significant Responsibilities

Let's Dive into the Joint Declaration

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign a significant declaration in Moscow, Russia on May 8, 2025, marking a new era for the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. This declaration, with its key points, emphasizes the unique roles of these nations as key global players and aims to foster a stable global atmosphere.

Xi, in his conversations, underlined the importance of sticking to the path of cooperation, bracing against external obstacles, thus stabilizing the foundation for robust mutual cooperation and accelerating bilateral relations.

Embracing their resource wealth and complementary industrial strengths, the leaders are set to amplify cooperation across vital areas such as economy, trade, energy, agriculture, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.

Recognizing the potential of connectivity and regional integration, the two sides have agreed to synchronize the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union to build high-standard connectivity, enhancing infrastructure and economic integration.

Cultural and people-to-people exchanges are not left behind as the declaration calls for a full utilization of the China-Russia Years of Culture initiative. Enhanced cooperation in education, film, tourism, sports, and local-level exchange is envisioned to foster profound people-to-people bonds.

The leaders also vowed to unite forces on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS. Their aim is to bridge the Global South, champion true multilateralism, and drive global governance reforms in a manner deemed fair and just.

Political mutual trust and strategic vision continue to be key pillars in their relationship as both leaders reiterated their commitment to building on the political trust established over the past decade and collaborating to contribute to each other's national development and rejuvenation.

This declaration, penned on the occasions of critical anniversaries, including the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the founding of the United Nations, underscores the importance of historical ties in their contemporary partnership.

In a nutshell, this declaration orients the China-Russia strategic partnership towards growing economic, cultural, and political cooperation while simultaneously shaping global governance to mirror their shared interests and roles as major powers.

  1. In an effort to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have emphasized a collective policy-and-legislative approach to address war-and-conflicts and other global issues, as stated in the joint declaration signed in Moscow on May 8, 2025.
  2. To further strengthen their political relationship, Xi and Putin have vowed to continue building on the political trust established over the past decade and collaborate on each other's national development and rejuvenation, as outlined in the comprehensive strategic partnership declaration.
  3. The joint declaration reveals ambitious plans by both leaders to deepen their partnership through increased cooperation in various sectors, including economy, trade, energy, agriculture, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.
  4. Acknowledging the potential of connectivity and regional integration, the declaration calls for the synchronization of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union, aiming to build high-standard connectivity and enhance infrastructure and economic integration.
  5. As strategic partners, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have expressed their intention to unite forces on multilateral platforms, such as the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS, to bridge the Global South, champion true multilateralism, and drive global governance reforms in a fair and just manner.

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