China and Russia Strengthen Cooperation on Asia-Pacific Affairs

Strategic Insights -

On May 30, 2025, China and Russia held consultations on Asia-Pacific affairs at the vice-foreign minister level, aiming to strengthen communication and coordination to jointly safeguard regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity. The Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov discussed the importance of defending the post-war international order and upholding international fairness and justice in the face of unilateralism and protectionism. The two sides expressed their commitment to maintaining a good situation in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthening strategic cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Russia held consultations on Asia-Pacific affairs at the vice-foreign minister level on May 30, 2025.
  • The consultations aimed to strengthen communication and coordination on Asia-Pacific affairs and jointly safeguard regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
  • China and Russia emphasized the importance of defending the post-war international order and upholding international fairness and justice in the face of unilateralism and protectionism.
  • The two sides agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation and jointly maintain a good situation in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • The consultations marked the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • China and Russia expressed their commitment to upholding international justice and fairness, jointly defending the post-war international order.

Statistics:

  • 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • Asia is a highland and hotbed of global peace, development, and cooperation.
  • China and Russia will continue to strengthen communication and coordination on Asia-Pacific affairs.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued the following news release: "Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong holds talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov on China-Russia cooperation in Asia-Pacific affairs" (May 31)