Despite all latest among Washington’s repeat warnings to Beijing against strategic or military cooperation with Moscow, China is now pledging to “join forces” with “like-minded” partner Russia to defend national interests. The statement came by the close of the first day of the director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee Wang Yi’s trip to Moscow.

“The People’s Republic of China is ready to join forces with Russia to decisively stand up for national interests and promote mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas,” Wang said Tuesday while meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev. On Wednesday he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared a warm and cooperative visit.

🇨🇳🇷🇺Wang Yi,at a meeting with Putin: "We need to actively implement our efforts to respond to the crisis and deepen our cooperation. I want to emphasize that our relations do not succumb to pressure from third countries." pic.twitter.com/SMUzShTdOa

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🇷🇺🇨🇳Putin – at a meeting with Wang Yi: "Cooperation between Russia and China is very important for the stabilization of the international situation. We have a lot of joint work. And of course, we are waiting for the President of the People's Republic of China to visit Russia." pic.twitter.com/q2swUO6GvV

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