China's Top Political Advisor Wang Huning Meets Russian 'A Just Russia' Delegation to Bolster Bilateral Ties

High-Level Meeting in Beijing Underscores Sino-Russian Cooperation

Wang Huning, China's top political advisor, held a significant meeting with a delegation from Russia's A Just Russia party in Beijing on Monday, December 8, 2025. The Russian delegation was led by Sergey Mironov, the head of the party. The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening party-to-party exchanges between China and Russia.

Strategic Guidance and Enduring Relations

During the meeting, Wang Huning, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), emphasized the resilience of China-Russia relations. He stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, these relations have 'withstood the tests of shifting international circumstances,' serving as a model for major country relations.

Wang Huning, often described as China's 'chief ideologue' and a close advisor to President Xi Jinping, articulated China's commitment to working with Russia to implement the important consensus reached by their respective leaders.

• Deepen pragmatic cooperation across various fields.
• Maintain close coordination on major international issues.
• Enhance party-to-party exchanges.
• Promote new progress in China-Russia relations.

The CPPCC National Committee, which Wang Huning chairs, stands ready to make a positive contribution to these efforts.

'A Just Russia' Pledges Stronger Coordination

Sergey Mironov, leader of the A Just Russia party, acknowledged the active interactions between the governments and parliaments of China and Russia. He highlighted the strong momentum in bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation, noting its effective contribution to world peace and development.

The A Just Russia party, a social conservative, democratic socialist, and social-democratic political party in Russia, is considered part of the 'systemic opposition' but generally aligns with Vladimir Putin's foreign policy agenda. Mironov expressed his party's willingness to strengthen coordination with the CPC to provide new impetus for cooperation and friendship between the two nations.

Broader Context of Sino-Russian Ties

This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to solidify the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia. Both nations have consistently sought to enhance their collaboration across political, economic, and international spheres, often emphasizing a shared vision for a multipolar world order.