2018年CRI China, Russia to promote greater development of bilateral ties

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the two agreeing to try to push ties to an even higher level.

Putin is on his first visit to China since he began his new term as Russian President this past month.

As part of his discussions with Putin, President Xi Jinping says the current China-Russia relationship, officially described as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership¹ of Coordination², is "mature, stable and solid."

"No matter how international situations change, China and Russia always regard developing bilateral³ ties as their diplomatic priorities. They firmly support each other in defending their respective core interests, deepen cooperation in all areas such as trade and economy, investment, energy and people-to-people exchanges, jointly⁴ and actively⁵ participate in global governance, and play a pivotal role in establishing a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for mankind," says Xi.

The Chinese president says China-Russia cooperation maintained a strong momentum⁶ through the years, saying the two sides have been consistent in their plans to integrate their mutual⁷ interests.

He's also called on both sides to explore new ideas for cooperation, suggesting the high-level political relationship has more room for practical cooperation.

Xi Jinping has suggested one of the areas ripe for growth is people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

Vladimir Putin has described Russia's bilateral ties as being at their best level in history, saying the relationship can be held-up as model for state-to-state relations for the rest of the world.

"The Russia-China relationship features the spirit of good-neighborly friendship, and is moving forward under the spirit of their comprehensive strategic partnership. The bilateral cooperation has remained close in bilateral trade, economy and investment. The two countries have also worked closely under the multilateral frameworks, and actively promoted dialogues in diplomacy⁸ and military sectors," says Putin.

The Russian president says his government has been looking to bolster⁹ ties with China in key areas including economics, trade, investment, energy and infrastructure¹⁰.

Following their discussions, Xi Jinping has awarded Putin the first-ever Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China.

"President Putin is a leader of a major country with world influence and also a founder¹¹ and promoter of high-level China-Russia relations. Since 2000, President Putin visited China for 19 times and attended international events. Putin, as head of state of a great country, has made the most visits to China, and is the most familiar to the Chinese people, and enjoys the highest esteem¹². He is also my best confidant," says Xi.

The Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China is being described as the highest honor given to foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to China's socialist¹³ modernization¹⁴ drive, to promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and the world, as well as to safeguarding world peace.

Putin says the award is not only one of the highest honors he's ever received, but also reflects of the high level ties between Russia and China.

"I stress that our country sincerely values the good-neighborliness and friendship with China. We are proud of the overall achievements in the politics, economy, science and culture, and appreciate the high-level cooperation achieved in the international community. And, of course, we firmly believe in the success of all our undertakings¹⁵. I would like to thank you once again for such an honorable award. I look forward to further deepening Russia-China strategic cooperation for the sake of prosperity of the two countries and well-being¹⁶ of the two peoples," says Putin.

Vladimir Putin is now on a state visit to China.

His trip has been scheduled around the Qingdao summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization this weekend.

1 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

2 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

3 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

4 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

5 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

6 momentum   

n.动力，冲力，势头；动量

参考例句：

• We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
• The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。

7 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

8 diplomacy   

n.外交；外交手腕，交际手腕

参考例句：

• The talks have now gone into a stage of quiet diplomacy.会谈现在已经进入了“温和外交”阶段。
• This was done through the skill in diplomacy. 这是通过外交手腕才做到的。

9 bolster   

n.枕垫；v.支持，鼓励

参考例句：

• The high interest rates helped to bolster up the economy.高利率使经济更稳健。
• He tried to bolster up their morale.他尽力鼓舞他们的士气。

10 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

11 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

12 esteem   

n.尊敬，尊重；vt.尊重，敬重；把…看作

参考例句：

• I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
• The veteran worker ranks high in public love and esteem.那位老工人深受大伙的爱戴。

13 socialist   

n.社会主义者；adj.社会主义的

参考例句：

• China is a socialist country,and a developing country as well.中国是一个社会主义国家，也是一个发展中国家。
• His father was an ardent socialist.他父亲是一个热情的社会主义者。

14 modernization   

n.现代化，现代化的事物

参考例句：

• This will help us achieve modernization.这有助于我们实现现代化。
• The Chinese people are sure to realize the modernization of their country.中国人民必将实现国家现代化。

15 undertakings   

企业( undertaking的名词复数 )； 保证； 殡仪业； 任务

参考例句：

• The principle of diligence and frugality applies to all undertakings. 勤俭节约的原则适用于一切事业。
• Such undertakings require the precise planning and foresight of military operations. 此举要求军事上战役中所需要的准确布置和预见。

16 well-being   

n.安康，安乐，幸福

参考例句：

• He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
• My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。