There is no limit to mutual trust between China and Russia and no forbidden zone for their strategic cooperation, with their connection "a true example of a new type of relations between major countries", Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news conference.
The two nations should more loudly voice their positions on global governance and come up with concrete and pragmatic plans on global issues, including the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Xi and Putin will look back on the development of bilateral ties this year and the outcomes gained from bilateral cooperation, and they will plan the development of ties in the coming year.
China's outbound direct investment in Russia surged 39.1 percent year-on-year in the January-October period, according to the ministry.
Putin added that restrictions and sanctions against China in this context are "unjustified" and contradict the norms of international law.