VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 4 — Ding Xuexiang, Politburo Standing Committee member and
vice premier, attended the opening of the 8th China‑Russia Energy Business
Forum, read a congratulatory letter from President Xi and delivered remarks. He
said year‑to‑date China‑Russia energy trade has continued steady growth, major
projects are progressing as planned, cooperation areas are expanding and a
series of new practical outcomes have been achieved. He highlighted three
takeaways for the partnership: top‑level leadership is its principal advantage;
mutual benefit is the fundamental driver; and coordinated responses to
challenges are a defining feature.
