Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, on December 2, co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu in Moscow.
The two sides conducted comprehensive and in-depth communication on major issues concerning the strategic security interests of both countries, reached new common understandings and enhanced strategic mutual trust. Both sides agreed to fully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state in the field of strategic security, and advance bilateral strategic coordination toward higher quality.
Wang Yi stated that China-Russia relations have achieved high-level development this year. The two sides have carried out a series of important high-level exchanges, centred around the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In particular, President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin met twice this year, once in Moscow and once in Beijing, providing guidance for the steady development of China-Russia relations amid a complex and changing environment and ensuring that the bilateral relationship continues to move forward at its own pace in an uncertain world.
Sergei Shoigu said that in the face of the complex changes in current international geopolitics and increasing challenges in global security, it is necessary for Russia and China, as comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, to strengthen strategic alignment. The two heads of state met twice this year, charting the course for and driving the development of Russia-China relations. Russia-China strategic coordination is at an unprecedented high level, which is in line with the national interests of both countries and benefits regional and global peace. Russia and China develop bilateral relations based on mutual respect, free from external interference.
The two sides conducted strategic alignment on issues related to Japan, reaching a high degree of consensus. They agreed to resolutely safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II won at the cost of lives and blood, firmly oppose any erroneous words and deeds that attempt to whitewash the history of colonial aggression, and resolutely counter any attempts to revive fascism or Japanese militarism. Both sides stressed that China and Russia, as major countries and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, will shoulder their shared responsibility to safeguard world peace and security, and uphold historical truth and international justice.
They also had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis. Sergei Shoigu explained Russia’s position and considerations and expressed appreciation for China’s efforts in support of peace. He said Russia has the full capability and strong determination to achieve its strategic objectives and eliminate the root causes of the crisis. Wang Yi elaborated on China’s consistent stance, stating that the Chinese side supports all efforts conducive to achieving peace, supports reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement, and will continue to maintain strategic communication with the Russian side on this matter.
Wang Yi also met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the same day.
Wang said that since the beginning of this year, the international environment has become increasingly unstable, uncertain, and unpredictable. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations dare to brave high winds and choppy waters, and meet challenges head-on, achieving high-level, wide-ranging and high-quality development. In particular, both sides agreed to firmly safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II, resolutely oppose any retrogressive acts attempting to whitewash colonial aggression, and send a powerful message for upholding justice and fairness in the current era. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for the new era, China and Russia should continue to coordinate and cooperate to resolutely curb the provocative acts of Japan’s far-right forces that undermine regional peace and stability and attempt to remilitarise.
Sergei Lavrov said that the two heads of state exchanged visits this year, injecting new impetus into further consolidating the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. Russia abides by the one-China principle and firmly supports China’s position on the Taiwan question. Russia is willing to work with China to jointly uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, strengthen cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and its Security Council, APEC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and BRICS, safeguard the national interests of both countries, and maintain international security and stability.
Lavrov also shared his views on the Ukraine crisis, commended China’s objective and impartial stance, and expressed willingness to maintain communication with the Chinese side. Wang Yi elaborated on China’s consistent position, stating that China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
China and Russia Hold Strategic Security Consultation
December 2 (MFA) – On December 2, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu in Moscow. The two sides conducted comprehensive and in-depth communication on major issues concerning the strategic security interests of both countries, reached new common understandings and enhanced strategic mutual trust. Both sides agreed to fully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state in the field of strategic security, and advance bilateral strategic coordination toward higher quality.
Wang Yi stated that China-Russia relations have achieved high-level development this year. The two sides have carried out a series of important high-level exchanges, centered around the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In particular, President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin met twice this year, once in Moscow and once in Beijing, providing guidance for the steady development of China-Russia relations amid a complex and changing environment and ensuring that the bilateral relationship continues to move forward at its own pace in an uncertain world. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and is an important milestone in the development of China-Russia relations in the new era. Both sides should strengthen strategic mutual trust, deepen good-neighborliness and friendship, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation to serve the economic development and national rejuvenation of both countries. The two sides should work together to address the emerging new threats and challenges, and better safeguard global fairness, justice, peace and stability.
Wang Yi said the China-Russia strategic security consultation mechanism is an important channel for the two countries to engage in in-depth communication on major issues concerning international security and strategic stability, and an important platform for strategic coordination to safeguard the core interests of both sides. Over the past 20 years since its establishment, the mechanism has played an active and important role in implementing the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, serving the strategic decision-making of both countries, and enhancing political mutual trust between both sides. Under the current circumstances, the value and significance of this mechanism have become even more prominent. Both sides should continue to make full use of this mechanism, strengthen strategic communication and coordination, and jointly respond to external challenges.
Sergei Shoigu said that in the face of the complex changes in current international geopolitics and increasing challenges in global security, it is necessary for Russia and China, as comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, to strengthen strategic alignment. The two heads of state met twice this year, charting the course for and driving the development of Russia-China relations. Russia-China strategic coordination is at an unprecedented high level, which is in line with the national interests of both countries and benefits regional and global peace. Russia and China develop bilateral relations based on mutual respect, free from external interference. Russia firmly abides by the one-China principle and strongly supports China’s positions on Taiwan, Xizang, Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Russia is willing to work with China to implement the common understandings reached by the two heads of state, enhance bilateral cooperation, and jointly work for a more just and reasonable multipolar world.
The two sides conducted strategic alignment on issues related to Japan, reaching a high degree of consensus. They agreed to resolutely safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II won at the cost of lives and blood, firmly oppose any erroneous words and deeds that attempt to whitewash the history of colonial aggression, and resolutely counter any attempts to revive fascism or Japanese militarism. Both sides stressed that China and Russia, as major countries and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, will shoulder their shared responsibility to safeguard world peace and security, and uphold historical truth and international justice.
The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis. Sergei Shoigu explained Russia’s position and considerations, and expressed appreciation for China’s efforts in support of peace. He said Russia has the full capability and strong determination to achieve its strategic objectives and eliminate the root causes of the crisis. Wang Yi elaborated on China’s consistent stance, stating that the Chinese side supports all efforts conducive to achieving peace, supports reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement, and will continue to maintain strategic communication with the Russian side on this matter.
The two sides also had in-depth communication and coordinated positions on other international and regional issues of mutual concern, including the maintenance of global strategic stability, major-country relations, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific and neighboring regions, and reached broad consensus.
Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov Emphasize the Importance of Safeguarding the Outcomes of the Victory of World War II
December 3 (MFA) – On December 2, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.
Wang Yi said that since the beginning of this year, the international environment has become increasingly unstable, uncertain, and unpredictable. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations dare to brave high winds and choppy waters, and meet challenges head-on, achieving high-level, wide-ranging and high-quality development. The two heads of state held in-depth exchanges twice this year on the occasions commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II, focusing on changes unseen in a century, charting the course for and shaping the future of China-Russia relations, and providing stability and certainty to the world. In particular, both sides agreed to firmly safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II, resolutely oppose any retrogressive acts attempting to whitewash colonial aggression, and send a powerful message for upholding justice and fairness in the current era. As permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for the new era, China and Russia should continue to coordinate and cooperate to resolutely curb the provocative acts of Japan’s far-right forces that undermine regional peace and stability and attempt to remilitarize.
President Vladimir Putin has just signed a decree granting Chinese citizens visa-free entry to Russia, which is a vivid manifestation of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era. This will further facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries and promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields. China is ready to work with Russia to implement the visa-free policy and ensure its successful execution. Noting that next year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Wang Yi said that the development of China-Russia relations will usher in new historical opportunities. China is ready to continue working with Russia to fully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, and through stronger mutual support, more robust strategic coordination, and more proactive mutually beneficial cooperation, bring more benefits to the people of both countries and contribute to the development of a more just and equitable international order.
Sergei Lavrov said that the two heads of state exchanged visits this year, injecting new impetus into further consolidating the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. Russia abides by the one-China principle and firmly supports China’s position on the Taiwan question. Russia is ready to take the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation next year as an opportunity to intensify high-level exchanges, deepen practical cooperation, enhance personnel exchanges, and achieve win-win results. Russia supports China’s hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and appreciates and supports the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. Russia is willing to work with China to jointly uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, strengthen cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and its Security Council, APEC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS, safeguard the national interests of both countries, and maintain international security and stability.
Sergei Lavrov shared his views on the Ukraine crisis, commended China’s objective and impartial stance, and expressed willingness to maintain communication with the Chinese side. Wang Yi elaborated on China’s consistent position, stating that China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis.
The two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on other international and regional issues of mutual concern.
