Chinese and Russian media have focused on business cooperation and how the two countries can link their respective development strategies, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a two-day state visit to Russia.

Chinese newspaper The People's Daily said that frequent exchanges between the two leaders have helped to promote greater bilateral ties.

The Hong Kong-based Wen Hui Po said improving trade structures in both countries have provided broad prospects for economic cooperation.

Sputniknews, based in Moscow, reported that the two leaders will sign a series of cooperative documents during Xi's visit, which will promote pragmatic cooperation.

Russia's daily newspaper Kommersant said that linking development strategies is a key aspect of Xi's visit.