China-Russia, Following Summit with Ruling Party Meeting... "Strengthening Cooperation and Promoting Friendship"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] China and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation once again through a ruling party meeting following a summit.

According to Chinese online media Pengpai (澎湃), on the 17th, the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party and the United Russia Party held a video conference under the theme "Walking the Path of Development Suitable for National Governance," attended by Director Song Tao (宋濤) and Chairman of the Supreme Council Boris Gryzlov.

The representatives of both parties emphasized jointly realizing the consensus reached by their respective heads of state and said in unison, "Let us continue to play an important role in strengthening cooperation across various fields and enhancing the friendship between the peoples of both countries."

The party representatives also strongly criticized the recent "Democracy Summit" hosted by the United States, calling it interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

Director Song stated, "Democracy is the right of the people of each country, not the patent of a few nations," and added, "We oppose some powerful countries raising the banner of democracy to engage in bloc confrontation and destroy international security and stability."

Chairman Gryzlov also emphasized, "The Democracy Summit is a political stunt for geopolitical purposes," and said, "Both parties support the other country walking the path of development that suits its national governance and oppose acts that sow discord in the relationship between Russia and China."

Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video summit on the 15th, agreeing to strengthen strategic coordination in response to pressure from the United States.

The two leaders jointly criticized the U.S.-led "value diplomacy" and "alliance diplomacy," represented by the recent Democracy Summit hosted by the United States and AUKUS (the security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia), and pledged to enhance strategic cooperation.

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