China and Russia: ‘Friends Forever, Never Enemies’

China and Russia are “friends forever, never enemies,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday during his visit to Moscow.

The principle of “friends forever, never enemies” … serves as a solid legal basis for advancing strategic cooperation at a higher level.
—Wang Yi

Wang is on a three-day visit to Moscow for talks on strategic cooperation. The trip comes just after United States President Trump expressed his frustration with Russian and Ukrainian leaders for failing to agree to a ceasefire deal after months of talks.

“No limits”: Russia and China agreed to a “no limits” partnership just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his large-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the time since, Russia and China have grown closer in significant ways.

• Bilateral between the two reached a record high in 2024.
• The two nations conducted joint military exercises on several occasions the past few years.
• The two agreed to work together in using artificial intelligence in their militaries.
• China has been instrumental in sending Russia military equipment to continue its war in Ukraine.
• The two have cooperated in a military buildup in the Arctic, aiming to take advantage of its large reserves of untapped natural resources.

Prophesied alliance: While Europe and the U.S. break further apart, these two Asian powerhouses are doubling down on their alliance. Bible prophecy shows this relationship will continue to strengthen in the years to come.

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