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On the 8th of May, the grand Kremlin Palace played host to an impressive meeting between Chinese and Russian dignitaries, led by Chairman Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin. A special correspondent from Kommersant, Andrei Kolesnikov, was struck by the level of trust between the nations and the sheer number of Chinese journalists present in the heart of Moscow.
Let's cut to the chase - the schedule was early as hell, setting off from the press center at 7:30 am for a brisk 600m walk to the Grand Kremlin Palace. The transformation of the Manege into an international press center was nothing short of triumphant, offering comfort and convenience on par with the IPC in the Olympic Park. Kolesnikov was left awestruck, even recalling the impressive setup during the 60th anniversary of Victory Day for Putin.
As the sun rose on the 8th of May, the Chinese delegation arrived in droves. The atmosphere swiftly escalated into chaos, excitement, and a sense of feverish concern as they descended upon the Manege en masse. They dominated the spaces, filling hallway corridors and even setting up their own dedicated fourth-floor area, usually reserved for all press attending international negotiations.
The Chinese journalists were always on high alert, guarding all transitions with the persistent determination of 300 Spartans. Upon arrival, they even managed to score themselves some coveted coffee before negotiations started, made all the more remarkable considering the urns were yet to boil.
The narrow format talks, held in Saint Catherine's Order Hall, were tense but friendly. Vladimir Putin spoke of the shared historical significance of the victory over fascism, assuring that Russia and China stood firmly against modern manifestations of neofascism and militarism.
Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's readiness to bear special responsibility as major world powers alongside Russia, ready to defend the truth about the history of World War II and the authority of the UN. He also addressed the trade war with the U.S., strongly emphasizing China's stand against unilateral actions and forced dictates.
Expanding the talks, the leaders addressed various key areas, from political and security cooperation to economic ties and cultural exchanges. They signed a series of agreements, including pledges to increase trade and investment cooperation, enhancing high-tech trade, digital methods, and exchanging essential resources.
The talks underscored the deepening of the no-limits partnership between Russia and China, reinforcing mutual trust and cooperation in multiple sectors. Xi Jinping's visit served as a strong show of support for Putin and the Russian government, emphasizing the resilience of China-Russia ties amid rising tensions with the U.S.
As journalists from both countries traded their insights, it couldn't be denied that the Chinese had taken center stage in this historic meeting, leaving an indelible mark on the proceedings.
The Manege, where the Grand Kremlin Palace press center was situated, had undergone a successful transformation, reminiscent of the setup during Putin's 60th Victory Day anniversary.
Kolesnikov, the special correspondent from Kommersant, was left amazed by the Chinese journalists' persistent determination and their early arrival, securing coveted coffee before the negotiations began.
With the Manege filled with Chinese journalists, there was a sense of China dominating the spaces, even setting up a dedicated fourth-floor area usually reserved for the press.
In the tense yet friendly narrow format talks, Xi Jinping spoke of China's readiness to share the responsibility of major world powers with Russia, stating their firm stance against unilateral actions and forced dictates, such as the trade war with the U.S.
