Xi lauds trade boom with Russia, to 'amplify' cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to "amplify" ties with Moscow during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, as the two sides continue to deepen relations.

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The Chinese leader said the "robust resilience" of their cooperation was demonstrated by bilateral trade hitting its annual goal of $200 billion last month, according to the state-run China Central Television.

"Maintaining and developing China-Russian relations well is a strategic choice made by both sides on the basis of the fundamental interests of the two peoples," Xi said during the Wednesday meeting in Beijing.