# China, Russia to promote ties to a deeper, higher level: ministry

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Podcast: [The Beijing Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beijing-hour-1088049)
Published: 2026-05-18T11:46:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2764735
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Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit, China says both sides are ready to elevate ties and bring more stability and positive energy into the world (01:10). The Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 is reviewing past cooperation and preparing for future outcomes (13:13). And the Ebola outbreak has reached Goma in the DRC, prompting neighboring Rwanda to close the border (22:52).

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