2017年CRI Xi arrives in Russia for state visit

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is now in Moscow as part of an international trip which includes stops in both Russia and Germany this week.

As part of his time in Moscow, Xi Jinping is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the third time this year. CRI's Fei Fei has more.

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The two Presidents already met each other at the Belt and Road Forum¹ for International Cooperation in Beijing in May, as well as at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in June in Kazakhstan.

Chen Yurong, senior researcher at the China Institute for International Studies, says the frequent high-level meetings between China and Russia play a key role in strengthening bilateral² ties.

"The frequent meetings between the heads of state are a sign of the close relationship between the two countries. The meetings directly promote bilateral ties. China and Russia have common interests in economic cooperation and strategic coordination³ in international affairs. The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership⁴ they maintain acts as a model for 'big country' relationships. Bilateral cooperation is based on mutual⁵ benefits for each other. The current China-Russia ties are the best they've ever been."

Following his two-day visit to Russia, President Xi Jinping will head to Germany to attend the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

Ruan Zongze, Executive Vice⁶ President of China Institute for International Studies, says Xi Jinping's trip to Germany will not only increase ties with that country but also help advance Chinese ties with Europe.

"Europe is experiencing a key period, especially now that the UK is preparing to leave the European Union. Europe has been going through a tough time politically and has also been hit with sovereign debt issues, as well as security and terrorism problems. In this context, we think Germany will want to strengthen cooperation with China. New policies from the US government also bring more uncertainties⁷, which are going to prompt China and Germany to accelerate their strategic relationship."

In Germany, Xi Jinping will attend the opening of the Panda House at the Berlin Zoo with German Chancellor⁸ Angela Merkel.

This is where a pair of giant pandas was recently delivered on a 15-year loan from China.

Friday and Saturday will see the Chinese President attend the G20 Summit in Hamburg, where he'll deliver a speech which is expected to focus on the global economic situation and international economic cooperation.

Economist⁹ Chen Fengying says the Chinese president will likely use the speech to try to bolster¹⁰ China's support and leadership for a unified¹¹ global economy.

"President Xi always emphasizes that building an open world economy is a key priority, rather than taking a line of protectionism. He'll likely focus on integration¹² of the global economy through technology, particularly through the Internet. He'll also emphasize China's 'Belt and Road' Initiative as a good platform for connectivity, suggesting that an open world economy is the best way to maximize its benefit and ensure a fair and just investment environment."

It is expected that the Chinese president will also issue an open call for the implementation¹³ of commitments made during last year's G20 summit in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

3 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

4 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

5 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

6 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

7 uncertainties   

无把握( uncertainty的名词复数 )； 不确定； 变化不定； 无把握、不确定的事物

参考例句：

• One of the uncertainties of military duty is that you never know when you might suddenly get posted away. 任军职不稳定的因素之一是你永远不知道什么时候会突然被派往它处。
• Uncertainties affecting peace and development are on the rise. 影响和平与发展的不确定因素在增加。 来自汉英非文学 - 十六大报告

8 chancellor   

n.(英)大臣；法官；(德、奥)总理；大学校长

参考例句：

• They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.他们昨天向财政大臣递交了报告。
• He was regarded as the most successful Chancellor of modern times.他被认为是现代最成功的财政大臣。

9 economist   

n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人

参考例句：

• He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
• He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。

10 bolster   

n.枕垫；v.支持，鼓励

参考例句：

• The high interest rates helped to bolster up the economy.高利率使经济更稳健。
• He tried to bolster up their morale.他尽力鼓舞他们的士气。

11 unified   

(unify 的过去式和过去分词)； 统一的； 统一标准的； 一元化的

参考例句：

• The teacher unified the answer of her pupil with hers. 老师核对了学生的答案。
• The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 秦始皇于公元前221年统一中国。

12 integration   

n.一体化，联合，结合

参考例句：

• We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.我们正在努力实现欧盟內部更加紧密的政治一体化。
• This was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.这是欧洲统一史上最重大的事件。

13 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。