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　　Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This will be President Putin"s 25th visit to China, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation and the year to kick start events of the China-Russia Years of Education.

　　The strategic guidance of the two heads of state, along with the convergence of a series of significant historical milestones, will bring new strategic opportunities and strong momentum for cooperation to the China-Russia relationship, which is currently at its best period in history.

　　Since the beginning of the new era, no matter how the international landscape changes, China and Russia have always been each other"s trustworthy strategic partners of coordination and fellow travelers on the path of development and revitalization.

　　What makes the relationship so resilient and vibrant? President Xi has clearly pointed out that the China-Russia relationship has become an example of major-country ties, featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation. The China-Russia relationship possesses strong endogenous driving forces and unique strategic value; it is not directed against any third party, nor is it influenced by any third party.