Panel: Past as prologue — Why Xi’s Moscow visit matters in a shifting world

圆桌讨论:过往如序章——为什么习近平主席的莫斯科之行在一个变革的世界中具有重要意义

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2025-05-09

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As the world closely watches President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Russia and his participation in the events marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, deeper questions come into focus: What does this visit reveal about the evolving nature of China-Russia relations? And how have their shared wartime experiences helped forge the emotional and strategic foundations of the political trust we see today? Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; Dr. Joseph Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University; And Dr. Timo Kivimäki, Professor of International Relations at University of Bath.
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  • Hello and welcome to World Today, the panel discussion with me, Gaena, in Beijing.

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Russia to maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the road enters what he described as a new period of turbulence and transformation.

  • Meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin,

  • President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of close communication to guide the future of China-Russia relations and contribute to global governance.

  • Meanwhile, in a joint statement signed by the two leaders,

  • Both countries criticized the U.S. and NATO policies in the Asia-Pacific region,

  • warning they threaten regional stability.

  • China and Russia have pledged to enhance coordination and cooperation in response to what they call U.S. double containment policy.

  • They also reiterated their shared commitment to defending historical truth,

  • especially regarding World War II and preserving the post-war international order.

  • Edward closely follows President Xi's state visit and his participation in the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War.

  • Key questions emerge.

  • What does this visit reveal about the evolving nature of China-Russia ties?

  • And how have shared wartime experiences helped lay the emotional and strategic foundation for today's political trust?

  • To delve into these questions and explore the broader implications, of this visit.

  • We're joined by three distinguished guests.

  • Dr. Yao Shujie, Chang Kong Professor of Economics at Chongqing University.