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Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and Russia's support for each other during the world anti-fascist war is the origin of friendship that has spanned generations.
In a signed article in a Russian newspaper ahead of his visit to Russia,
President Xi called on the two sides to firmly safeguard the post-war international order and continue to promote a multipolar world and economic globalization.
The Chinese leader also stressed China's sovereignty over the Taiwan region and reiterated the country's determination at reunification.
President Xi said China and Russia should preserve history, walk together in development,
and protect international justice 80 years after the war victory.
For more, we are joined by Shen Dingli,
professor from the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University.