RM 6/14 (RM, citing over 50 experts’ opinions on the China-Russia military alliance, 6-14-2019, "Expert Round-Up: How Likely Is a China-Russia Military Alliance?," Russia Matters, https://www.russiamatters.org/analysis/expert-round-how-likely-china-russia-military-alliance) ank
Vladimir Putin, Russia's President Russian-Chinese relations have reached an unprecedentedly high level. This is a truly comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction. … Russia and China intend to develop the practice of conducting financial transactions in our national currencies. … During the discussion of topical international and regional issues, the sides stated that their views are identical or very close on most matters. (Press Statement Following Russian-Chinese Talks, 06.05.19)
Xi agrees
RM 6/14 (RM, citing over 50 experts’ opinions on the China-Russia military alliance, 6-14-2019, "Expert Round-Up: How Likely Is a China-Russia Military Alliance?," Russia Matters, https://www.russiamatters.org/analysis/expert-round-how-likely-china-russia-military-alliance) ank
Xi Jinping, China’s President President Putin and I … have met almost 30 times in the last six years. Russia is the most frequently visited foreign country for me and President Putin is one of my closest friends and a great colleague. This is the best reflection of the high level of bilateral relations and close strategic cooperation between China and Russia. … Our countries will further consolidate mutual political trust, build mutual support and assistance in issues that concern our key interests in the spirit of novation, cooperation for the sake of mutual advantage, and promote our relations in the new era for the benefit of our two nations and the peoples of the world. (Press Statement Following Russian-Chinese Talks, 06.05.19)
