Tamara Nikolayevna has mastered many artistic skills, including acting and sculpting, but never expected to start learning traditional Chinese painting at the age of 75.
When I was given the assignment of arranging interviews with officials and organizations related to China in Moscow, what struck me first was worry, instead of the excitement I usually feel when going abroad.
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on his first overseas trip since taking office last week, and experts here believe the trip will clarify Xi's recent references to China's "world dream."
President Xi Jinping met Friday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.China-Russia ties get 'even better'Basic facts about China-Russia ties Xi's foreign debut illuminates China's 'world dream'
Russian tourists are flocking to China's southernmost costal resort of Sanya in Hainan province as they seek tropical beaches and get away from their country's winter chill.
Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang has called for enhanced tourism cooperation between China and Russia.
President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow Friday for a state visit to Russia, the first foreign destination after he became China's president.
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Following a diplomatic tradition, Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading for Russia for the first stop of his first foreign tour as China's head of state.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing Friday morning for state visits to Russia, Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia would be a landmark event in bilateral ties, a high-ranking Russian diplomat said Thursday.
President Xi talked about China's policies and positions on China's bilateral relations with relevant countries, China-Africa relations, BRICS cooperation and China's reform and opening-up before he starts his 4-nation tour.