China’s Xi vows to promote ‘world peace’ in New Year’s message to Russia’s Putin – state media

[HKFP] - 12/31/2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote “world peace” in a New Year’s message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Tuesday. “No matter how the international situation changes, China will remain steadfast in further comprehensively deepening reform… and (…)



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