Malaysia's energy transition has made progress

On October 9, 2024, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadhila stated that Malaysia has made progress in improving energy efficiency and that "energy conservation" has become the key to energy transition. Meanwhile, Malaysia will promote the ASEAN power grid as a key topic of discussion at the ASEAN Energy Ministers' Meeting. At the 2024 Asia Power and Energy Exhibition, which opened on the 8th, Fadhila revealed that as of June, Malaysia has saved 8769 gigawatt hours of electricity, worth over 2.2 billion ringgit, and plans to reduce 38 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2025. In addition, the Malaysian government has approved the establishment of an energy exchange aimed at selling green electricity to neighboring countries. As the rotating chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will promote the construction of the ASEAN power grid to promote the promotion of renewable energy and enhance the resilience and reliability of electricity supply in ASEAN member countries. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Chery Anhui Tongling Power Battery Project Phase II Starts Construction

On September 28, 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Yi Energy lithium-ion power battery project was held in Qiaogang Park, Zongyang Economic Development Zone, Tongling City, Anhui Province. The total investment of this project is 10.004 billion yuan, with a second phase production capacity of 17GWh. It is planned to build 7 production lines and a 5GWh energy storage product line, and is expected to be fully put into operation in April 2026, fully covering the battery demand of Chery Group. Editor/Li Na

PowerChina signed a contract with Las Acacia Wind Power Project in Colombia

On September 25, 2024, PowerChina Colombia Branch signed an EPC contract with Dewu for the Las Acacasias Wind Power Project. Located in the province of Cundinamarca, Colombia, the project has a total installed capacity of 240 MW and aims to provide stable and clean electricity to the central region of Colombia. The signing marks an important breakthrough in the field of wind power in Colombia, further consolidating its leading position in the country's new energy field, and is also another important measure to help Colombia achieve carbon neutrality and carbon peaking goals. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

The Orange Line subway in Lahore, Pakistan exceeded 200 million passengers

In September 2024, the Orange Line metro in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, surpassed 200 million passengers, and the ceremony was held at Analkhali station. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called the project a major livelihood project, promoting employment and looking forward to its bright future. Since its opening in October 2020, the Orange Line Metro has become an important means of transportation in the local area, well received by passengers, changing the way people travel, promoting the economy along the line, and demonstrating the achievements of China-Brazil cooperation. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration signs strategic agreement with Zhanjiang City

On September 26, 2024, the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration and the Zhanjiang Municipal Government signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as water transportation and marine economy, and jointly promote high-quality economic development in Zhanjiang. Chen Chuanquan, Director of Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, stated that the establishment of strategic cooperation between Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration and Zhanjiang Municipal Government is a powerful measure to deepen the implementation of the strategy of building a strong transportation and maritime country, accelerate the construction of an important development pole in the modern coastal economic belt, and jointly promote the high-quality development of Zhanjiang's economy and society. The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration will deepen cooperation in areas such as high-quality development of the Qiongzhou Strait, ensuring the construction of new business models, building a large market for seafarers, and ensuring navigation safety, based on the principles of "equality and mutual benefit, complementary advantages, mutual support, long-term cooperation, and common development". Editor/Zhou Yingwen

CNBM signed a cooperation framework agreement with Saudi Aramco

On September 24, 2024, in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran, China National Building Materials Group and Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, successfully signed a cooperation framework agreement. This cooperation aims to jointly explore new opportunities for the development of advanced materials and industries, and promote in-depth cooperation between the two parties in multiple fields. The two companies plan to set up a production base in Saudi Arabia to focus on the production of advanced non-metallic materials and low-carbon building materials, as well as to develop innovative energy storage solutions. In addition, the two parties will jointly establish a training, inspection and certification center, as well as a joint technology research and development center and laboratory, to lead the future development with technological innovation. This cooperation marks an important step in the in-depth cooperation between Chinese and Saudi Arabian enterprises in the field of materials science. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

China ASEAN deepens cooperation between the two countries' dual parks

On September 23, 2021, in order to further strengthen communication and exchanges between China and ASEAN, open up new prospects for regional cooperation and development in ASEAN, deepen the achievements of the "Two Countries, Two Parks" cooperation, and promote the upgrading of the "Two Countries, Two Parks" cooperation, the 2024 China ASEAN Industrial Cooperation and "Two Countries, Two Parks" Project Sharing Roundtable was held in Nanning, Guangxi on September 23, 2024. The purpose of this conference is to explore new opportunities and paths for industrial cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, focusing on the innovative cooperation model of "two countries, two parks", sharing successful cases, exploring cooperation mechanisms, promoting deep cooperation between the two sides in multiple fields such as "two countries, two parks" construction, industrial chain and supply chain coordination, digital economy and low altitude economy, clean energy, etc., and jointly creating a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation model. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

2024 the Belt and Road Youth Innovation and Heritage Forum Opens

On September 23, the the Belt and Road Youth Creativity and Heritage Forum was opened in Changsha, Hunan Province on September 23, with 60 youth representatives from 53 countries (including China), representatives of cities members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network at home and abroad and young volunteers participating. The theme of this forum is "Reconsidering Our Heritage: The Story of Resilience and Change", which aims to build a bridge for cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and foreign countries, promote the construction of the world media arts capital and international cultural and creative center, and promote the joint construction of the the Belt and Road to achieve new and greater results. The forum will be held successively in Changsha and Nanjing. Zhou Haibing, Vice Governor of Hunan Province and Mayor of Changsha City, stated that culture is the root and soul of a city, and youth are the hope for urban development. We sincerely hope that youth representatives from all countries will take this event as an opportunity to actively integrate into the the Belt and Road construction, so that more young talents can come to Changsha to pursue their dreams and realize their dreams, and work together to build a closer community of shared future for mankind. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Heilongjiang Construction Engineering Group signed a contract for the Russia project

Recently, Heilongjiang Construction Engineering Group officially signed a contract with Russia's CTK Oriental Company to undertake the construction of a museum, theater and educational complex project in Vladivostok. This cooperation marks a substantial breakthrough in the cooperation between China Construction Engineering Group and Russia. The first phase of the project, with a contract amount of up to 970 million rubles, will become a new symbol of the city of Vladivostok. The project is located in one of the most visited areas of the city, namely the Eagle's Nest Hill area at 3A Aksakovskaya Street, where the theater project is an important part of the complex, with a construction area of about 45,000 square meters, a building height of 45 meters, and advanced internal facilities, which can accommodate 1,300 seats and meet high acoustic requirements and office needs. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Chinese Ambassador to Mauritania Li Baijun met with Secretary-General Habib

On September 18, 2024, Chinese Ambassador to Mauritania Li Baijun met with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Overseas Diaspora of Mauritania, Mr. Habib. The purpose of the meeting was to promote the development of friendly relations between China and Mauritius and to have an in-depth exchange of views on issues of common concern. This not only reflects the importance that China attaches to the development of relations with Mauritania, but also helps to further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries and points out the direction for the future development of bilateral relations. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Sinopec and TR joint venture wins large-scale project in Kazakhstan

Recently, the joint venture between Sinopec and Spain's Tecnicas Reunidas successfully won the favor of the leading consortium of Kazakhstan National Oil and Gas Company and won a major contract to develop a large-scale cracking unit. With a total investment of up to 2.3 billion euros, the two companies will contribute 50% to the construction of an ethylene production plant with an annual capacity of 1.3 million tonnes, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. As part of the polyethylene production complex in Kazakhstan, the plant will use natural gas as a feedstock to promote the development of the local petrochemical industry. In addition, Lummus Technology of United States was selected as the technical service provider of the project to ensure technological advancement and production efficiency. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

The 3rd South African International Industrial Exhibition opens in Johannesburg

On September 20, 2024, the 3rd South African International Industrial Exhibition and China International Trade Fair opened at Hall 1 of the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg on the 19th. Over 200 Chinese manufacturers and government departments and business associations from southern African countries set up booths on site, aiming to promote high-quality development of China Africa cooperation. Focusing on key areas such as technological progress, the docking of the the Belt and Road Initiative, the 2024 Forum on China Africa Cooperation Summit, and the promotion of township economy, this exhibition will showcase advanced technologies and equipment in such fields as numerical control machine tools, auto parts, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment and accessories, electric equipment, renewable energy, and building materials, providing a gateway for South African companies to establish long-term partnerships with Chinese exhibitors, South African township enterprises to establish links with international manufacturers, strengthen bilateral trade, and promote regional economic development. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Global attention! The 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo is about to take place

From September 25 to 29, 2024, the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Focusing on openness, innovation and cooperation, the expo attracted leading enterprises from 32 countries and regions, with international enterprises accounting for more than 20% of the total number and area. The exhibition has set up a number of special exhibition areas, focusing on the cutting-edge technologies of digital trade, such as intelligent robots, low-altitude economy, etc., and set up a special zone for future industries for the first time. During the exhibition, a number of major projects will be signed, a series of important institutional achievements will be released, and a number of activities will be held, such as the Digital Trade Africa Day and the Digital Human Wisdom Debate Competition. The Ministry of Commerce said that it will increase policy support, improve relevant laws and regulations, promote the formulation of standards in the field of digital trade, cultivate leading enterprises, and actively participate in international negotiations and cooperation to promote the rapid development of China's digital trade. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

The China Europe Electric Vehicle Industry Chain Enterprise Symposium was held in Brussels

On September 18th, the China Europe Electric Vehicle Industry Chain Enterprise Symposium was held in Brussels, chaired by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. Nearly 30 companies and industry associations related to China and Europe attended the conference. Wang Wentao emphasized that cooperation is crucial for the development of the China Europe automotive industry, and the results of the cooperation between the two sides are significant. China provides an open market and a fair competitive environment. In the face of the EU's anti subsidy investigation, China will strive to negotiate until the last moment, questioning its rationality, compliance, and fairness, believing that this move will hinder cooperation, affect investment confidence, and undermine global climate cooperation and multilateral trade order. He called for open cooperation, opposed "decoupling and disconnection", and safeguarded the rights and interests of enterprises. The attending representatives acknowledged the vast space for cooperation, supported free trade and fair competition, and called for resolving disputes through dialogue to create a fair cooperation environment. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Belt and Road: The freight volume of the China-Laos Railway exceeded 10 million tons

On December 3, 2021, the China-Laos Railway was officially put into operation, opening a new chapter in economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos and Southeast Asia. As of September 16, 2024, the China-Laos Railway has supervised the inspection and release of a total of 10.002 million tons of import and export goods, with a value of 40.77 billion yuan. During this period, the structure of the goods carried was significantly optimized, and the categories increased significantly from more than 500 to more than 3,000. In particular, in the first eight months of 2024, both cargo volume and cargo value have achieved significant growth, showing strong economic and trade vitality. At the same time, the China-Laos Railway + China-Europe Railway Express international intermodal transport mode runs smoothly, promoting a wider range of international trade. The average daily number of international freight trains on the China-Laos Railway has increased significantly, cross-border transportation has covered many countries and cities, and the cumulative volume of goods transported has exceeded 10 million tons, fully demonstrating the great potential and bright prospects of economic and trade cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Wang Yi met with Secretary of the Security Council of the Federation of Russia Shoigu

Recently, in St. Petersburg, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, held an important meeting with Shoigu, secretary of the Russia Federal Security Council. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations, BRICS cooperation, multilateralism and the Ukraine crisis. Wang Yi stressed that the steady development of China-Russia relations has benefited from the guidance of the two heads of state, and expressed support for the work of the Russian BRICS presidency. For his part, Shoigu affirmed the achievements of Sino-Russian cooperation and looked forward to the complete success of the Kazan summit of BRICS leaders. The two sides also expressed their respective positions on the Ukraine crisis, and China reaffirmed its objective and fair attitude and is committed to promoting a political settlement of the crisis. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Zhao Leji held talks with Kyrgyzstan Parliament Speaker Shakiev

On the afternoon of September 13, 2024, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held important talks with Kyrgyzstan Parliament Speaker Shakiyev at the Great Hall of the People. Chairman Zhao Leji stressed that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have been elevated to a new height of comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and the two sides are willing to deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly build a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future. During the talks, the two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on topics such as safeguarding common security, promoting economic and trade cooperation, strengthening people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promoting the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and expressed their willingness to strengthen exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies. Kyrgyzstan Speaker Shakiyev cherished the friendship between Kyrgyzstan and China and looked forward to providing strong support for cooperation between the two countries in various fields by strengthening cooperation among the legislatures. The talks further consolidated the friendly relations between China and Kyrgyzstan and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between the two sides. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

CLP Engineering Guangxi Institute won the bid for the Malaysia power plant project

Recently, China Energy Construction China Power Engineering Guangxi Institute successfully won the bid for an important energy project in Sabah, Malaysia: the general contracting project of 100 MW dual-fuel peaking power plant. Located at the Kimanis Power Plant about 65km southwest of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the project aims to expand the existing facility to add six natural gas and diesel dual-fuel internal combustion engine generator sets with a total installed capacity of 100 MW. The project, which is expected to last 18 months, is scheduled to be officially put into commercial operation in March 2026, marking another important breakthrough for Chinese energy construction companies in overseas markets. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Zhao Leji holds talks with Kyrgyz parliament member Shakiyev

September 13, 2024 Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with the Kyrgyz National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of September 13. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan to deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, with the implementation of the important consensus between the two heads of state as the main line, and jointly build a China Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future of good neighborliness, friendship, and shared prosperity. Shakiyev stated that the friendship between Kyrgyzstan and China has a long history, and the relationship between the two countries has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. The implementation of the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan railway project will bring new development opportunities to Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz parliament is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National People's Congress of China and make positive contributions to the bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, investment, culture, tourism, education, local areas and other fields. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Wang Yi met with Serbia Deputy Prime Minister Wu Lin

On September 11, 2024, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, met with Deputy Prime Minister Wu Lin of Serbia in St. Petersburg, Russia. The meeting took place against the backdrop of the recent fruitful state visit of the President of China to Serbia. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on topics such as deepening China-Cyprus relations, implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation. Wang Yi stressed China's firm support for the Cypriot side and pledged to continue to defend justice in the international community. Wu Lin spoke highly of the results of the Chinese president's visit, thanked China for its support in international affairs, and looked forward to more fruitful cooperation between the two countries in the future. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

New Unigroup signed a memorandum of cooperation with Egypt

Recently, during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, New Unigroup signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Egypt Information Technology Industry Development Authority, the Application Innovation Center and the Egypt Telecom Company in Beijing. The cooperation aims to promote the research and development of localized technology products, the construction of data centers and cloud services, the development of Arabic LLMs, and strengthen talent training to help Egypt's digital intelligence industry upgrade. The two parties spoke highly of the cooperation, believing that it is in line with Egypt's Digital Egypt and Vision 2030 strategy, and will jointly promote technological innovation and national development. With its world-leading intelligent technology strength, New Unigroup has injected strong impetus into cooperation. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

China Philippines Meeting on South China Sea Issue

On September 11, 2024, Chen Xiaodong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, and Lazaro, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, jointly held a meeting in Beijing with the heads of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines. Both sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on the maritime issues between China and the Philippines, especially the Xianbin Reef issue. The Chinese side reiterates its principled position on the Xianbin Reef issue and urges the Philippine side to immediately evacuate the relevant ships. China will firmly uphold its sovereignty and the seriousness and effectiveness of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. Both parties agree to continue communication through diplomatic channels such as BCM. Editor/Zhou Yingwen

Gezhouba Group signed a contract for the wind power photovoltaic project in Zimbabwe

Recently, witnessed by Sydney · Gata, Executive Chairman of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, China Energy Gezhouba International Company and Shandong Dingneng New Energy Company reached an important cooperation. The two sides signed cooperation agreements on the Qiwu Wind Power Project and the Selous Photovoltaic Power Plant Project in Zimbabwe. The Cylous project involves the EPC construction of a 100MW photovoltaic power plant and the connection to the Selous substation; The Qiwu wind power project includes the EPC project of the 100MW wind power project and the construction of its transmission line. These two cooperation marks China's further support and cooperation with Zimbabwe in the field of new energy. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

$150 million! Boda New Energy signed a major investment agreement in Egypt

Recently, Boda New Energy successfully held talks with the Chairman of the Suez District of Egypt in Beijing, and then officially signed its major investment agreement in Egypt under the joint witness of the Prime Minister of Egypt, the Chairman of the Suez District and the Chairman of TEDA. With a total investment of more than US$150 million, the 78,000-square-meter project aims to be built in two phases and become a leading force in the new energy industry in the Middle East. The first phase of the project, which is scheduled to start production in September 2025, will build a 2GW solar cell production line and is expected to reach annual sales of US$190 million. Liu Jingqi, chairman of Boda, looks forward to the construction of a production base with a total production capacity of 8GW in the Middle East in the future to significantly enhance the competitiveness of the regional market. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Chinese enterprises signed a contract for the St. Georges PV project in Bulgaria

Recently, China Machine Europe Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of General Technology Group International Holdings Co., Ltd., successfully signed a contract for the EPC project of 229MWp photovoltaic power plant in St. George, Bulgaria. Located in northeastern Bulgaria, the project is expected to be the largest single PV plant in Bulgaria, covering an area of 165 hectares, and is scheduled for completion in 2025. Funded by Rezolv Energy and financed by IFC, the project aims to help Bulgaria meet its emissions reduction targets and create local jobs and skills training opportunities by installing nearly 400,000 solar panels. The CEO of Rezolv Energy said the project will pursue industry best practices and seek a combination of local and international expertise, with China Machine Europe being the ideal partner. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

The President met with Prime Minister Sánchez of Spain

On the afternoon of September 9, 2024, President Xi met with Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on bilateral relations, global governance, economic cooperation and other issues. The President emphasized the original aspiration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Spain and the willingness to deepen cooperation, and proposed to jointly promote high-quality cooperation, and pointed out China's firm determination to reform and open up and the new opportunities brought to China-Spain cooperation. Prime Minister Sánchez conveyed greetings from the King of Spain, spoke highly of the closeness of Sino-Spanish relations, and expressed his desire to deepen cooperation and promote people-to-people exchanges. The two sides also exchanged views on current international hotspot issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, demonstrating the common position and responsibility of the two countries in global governance. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

China and Nepal signed an agreement on the construction of a brass and methanol complex

Nigeria and China held their first economic and trade cooperation meeting in Beijing during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. At the meeting, the two sides signed a US$3.3 billion agreement, marking the cooperation between China Road and Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd. and Nigerian Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Co., Ltd. to develop a brass industrial park and methanol complex. The agreement, which aims to promote Nigeria's industrial growth and energy security, was announced by Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources and Natural Gas and is expected to inject significant funds into the Nigerian economy. This cooperation not only demonstrates the deep friendship between China and Nepal, but also reflects the firm commitment of both sides to common development. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

China and Africa work together to activate the Tanzania-Zambia Railway

On the morning of September 4, 2024, President Xi witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Activation Project with Tanzanian President Hassan and Zambian President Hichilema at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This important event marks the official launch of the market-oriented activation cooperation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, which has far-reaching historical and practical significance. The construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway was once a symbol of China-Africa friendship, and its construction not only promoted the economic independence of African countries, but also witnessed the profound friendship between the Chinese and African people. The signing of the MoU aims to further support African countries in enhancing their capacity for independent development and promoting the process of African integration. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

President Xi meets with President Hassan of Tanzania

On the morning of September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Tanzanian President Hassan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, which coincided with the Tanzanian President's visit to China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The President reviewed the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tanzania, emphasizing the deep foundation of friendship between the two countries and the prospects for future cooperation. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on issues such as the exchange of experience in governance, political mutual trust and practical cooperation, and reached consensus. China expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Tanzania under the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the activation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, and improve the rail-sea intermodal transport network in East Africa. Tanzanian President Hassan highly appreciates China's willingness to cooperate and looks forward to further promoting Africa-China friendship and cooperation through this summit and promoting Africa's industrialization and agricultural modernization. The two sides also signed a number of cooperation documents, marking a new stage in the cooperation between the two countries. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

Vice President Han Zheng met with Russia President Vladimir Putin

On September 4, 2024, Vice President Han Zheng met with Russia President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok. Han Zheng conveyed the President's greetings to President Putin and stressed that China-Russia relations will continue to develop at a high level in the new era, and China is full of confidence in the prospects of cooperation. He spoke highly of the Eastern Economic Forum and expressed his willingness to share development opportunities with Russia and promote the common development of the two countries. For his part, Putin welcomed Han Zheng's visit and asked Han Zheng to convey his greetings to President Xi Jinping. Putin pointed out that Russian-Chinese relations are in the best period in history, and Russia looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in the economic, trade, people-to-people, and local fields, and jointly exploring new development opportunities. Editor/Jiang Mingyue