Moscow and Beijing to deepen cooperation in trade, energy and AI

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin co-chaired the 31st regular meeting between the heads of government of the two countries in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

Li said China and Russia have continued to expand cooperation in recent years amid a complex international environment, using stronger bilateral ties to cushion against external uncertainty and instability.

He said the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has entered a new stage marked by faster development and broader practical cooperation.

China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit while delivering more tangible results from the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, Li said.

Mishustin, for his part, said Russia-China relations are at a high level and that economic and trade cooperation continues to show strong momentum despite external uncertainties.

The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, natural resources and connectivity, while developing new areas of growth including artificial intelligence.

They also highlighted the China-Russia Years of Education in 2026–2027, stronger people-to-people exchanges and deeper cooperation between regions of the two countries.

The two sides further expressed their intention to strengthen coordination within multilateral frameworks and achieve more practical results through joint projects.

Following the meeting, Li and Mishustin signed a joint communiqué and a series of cooperation documents covering trade and economy, aerospace, science and technology, and education.

According to CCTV+, China and Russia intend to continue expanding practical cooperation and developing new areas of bilateral growth.