Xi Vows To Promote ‘World Peace’ in New Year’s Message to Putin: State Media

File image of Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 18, 2023. Image via XInhua.

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote “world peace” in a New Year’s message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Tuesday.

“No matter how the international situation changes, China will remain steadfast in further comprehensively deepening reform… and promoting world peace and development,” Xi said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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