Xi Jinping Promises to Promote Global Peace in New Year’s Message to Vladimir Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to advance ‘global peace’ in a New Year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his statement, Xi emphasized the strong partnership between China and Russia amid significant global changes. While China positions itself as a neutral player in the Ukraine conflict, accusations from the West suggest that Beijing is providing essential economic support to Russia. Both leaders highlighted their strong personal relationship and the milestone of 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2024.