Xi assures Russia of friendship amid global ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured Russia of China's friendship, stating the two nations must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation, and defend each other's interests. He made the remarks on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, even as China, the world's second-largest economy, expands its diplomatic and economic ties with other nations and neighbors. The statement reinforces the strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow amid ongoing global tensions and Western sanctions against Russia.