China, Russia reaffirm close relations

The China-Russia relationship is "not subject to the impact of a flurry of changes in international situations", is not targeting any third party, and is not subject to interference by any third party, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Wang made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko.

Analysts noted that the talks took place shortly after the conclusion of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, last week. The heads of state of China and Russia also met on the sidelines of the summit, their third meeting this year.