The Beijing Hour

Chinese, Russian FMs vow to defend outcomes of WWII victory

Dec 3, 2025
In this discussion, Alosha Milenkovic, a reporter in Moscow, sheds light on the recent agreement between the foreign ministers of China and Russia to uphold WWII outcomes. They emphasize cooperation against Japan's far-right influences. The conversation also touches on French President Macron's state visit, aiming to strengthen ties with China. Additionally, Milenkovic highlights ongoing turmoil regarding the Ukraine conflict following discussions between Putin and a U.S. envoy, revealing that no compromise has been reached yet.
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INSIGHT

China‑Russia Pact On WWII Outcomes

  • China and Russia publicly committed to defending World War II outcomes and opposing any revival of Japanese militarism.
  • Wang Yi and Sergey Shoigu framed this as strategic alignment to safeguard regional peace and historical truth.
INSIGHT

Frequent Meetings Deepen Strategic Trust

  • Wang Yi emphasized frequent high‑level meetings to deepen strategic cooperation with Russia.
  • He said stronger strategic communication makes bilateral cooperation more effective at critical moments.
ADVICE

Use Multilateral Forums And Exercises

  • Professor Rongying suggested China and Russia use multilateral forums like the UN and G20 to push statements and resolutions defending the WWII settlement.
  • He also recommended joint military exercises and capability development to deter remilitarization attempts.
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