OREANDA-NEWS.The Chinese authorities, together with Russia, intend to promote the strengthening of the principles of free and equal international trade in the world, jointly speaking out against US unilateral actions. This was announced on Wednesday by Foreign Ministry spokesman Gen Shuang.

"The United States constantly acts on the world stage under the slogans of democracy and free trade. However, as other states strengthen, the American side increasingly begins to create all sorts of restrictions, which leads to friction and a mutual increase in duties. Russia adheres to the rules of a fair democratic trade policy, maintaining a sincere position in the trade frictions of China and the United States", he said at a regular briefing.

The diplomat recalled that both Beijing and Moscow are categorically against unilateral sanctions by Washington. He added that after the visit of the President of the country to Moscow, the leaders of both countries came to an agreement on this most important issue for them, Russia and China agreed to increase activities between each other, in all areas, it is most important to develop trade and stimulate markets. "China and the Russian Federation will continue to contribute to the formation of the open world economy, to contribute to the strengthening of multilateral mechanisms," General Shuang said.

Earlier, during a state visit to the Russian Federation by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, during talks with President Vladimir Putin and the joint participation of leaders in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, the country discussed prospects for Russian-Chinese relations. However, according to experts, countries approach building economic and political ties with great care.