HARBIN, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia on Wednesday concluded a joint inspection on Heilong River, or the Amur River in Russia, with the purpose of cracking down on illegal fishing on the river. A source of Heilongjiang provincial bureau of agriculture and rural affairs said that no illegal fishing activities were found in border river waters during the inspection which began on May 28.
MOSCOW, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia vowed to strengthen contemporary global strategic stability in a joint statement signed by visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Recognizing that the current international security is facing serious challenges, China and Russia intend to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen strategic coordination to firmly safeguard global and regional strategic stability, according to the joint statement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin while posing for photos ahead of their talks in Moscow, Russia, June 5, 2019. Xi Jinping held talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at the airport in Moscow, Russia, June 5, 2019. Xi arrived here on Wednesday for a state visit to Russia.
