Chinese residents called ties with Russia the most important among neighboring countries.

Chinese citizens considered relations with Russia to be the most important among the bilateral relations that China maintains with neighboring countries. The Global Times (GT) newspaper provided the data of the annual public opinion poll on December 21.

According to the publication, about 60% of respondents support this point of view. The Russian Federation has been among the leaders of the rating for 17 years in a row. Japan ranks second, followed by the countries of Southeast Asia.

As for the importance of global international relations that China has not only with its neighbors, but also with other countries, Russia also leads the survey. According to 47% of respondents, relations with Moscow are the most important for Beijing.

Speaking about China's relations with the United States and the EU, 54% and 32% of respondents emphasized their importance, respectively.

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On December 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the "Results of the Year" that relations between Russia and China are an essential factor for stability in the world. He specified that Russia ranks first among European countries in terms of trade turnover with China, emphasizing the importance of such an indicator for strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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