BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping had a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

Xi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability

BEIJING -- China and Russia should increase high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

Xi extended New Year greetings to Putin and the Russian people, stating that Wednesday coincided with the Beginning of Spring on the Chinese lunar calendar, which represents a new start. On the auspicious day, Xi expressed his readiness to work with Putin to chart a new blueprint for bilateral ties.

Putin wished Xi and the Chinese people a happy Spring Festival, vibrant energy and immediate success in all endeavors.

Xi calls on China, Russia to strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields

BEIJING -- China and Russia should increase high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.