Xi, Putin Hail Opening of China-Russia Expo, Stress Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages marking the opening of the China-Russia Expo in the northeasten city of Harbin, highlighting deepening economic ties between the two countries.

Xi pointed to the anniversaries of the bilateral strategic partnership and the 2001 friendship treaty, emphasizing expanded cooperation across sectors, China Central Television reported on Sunday.