Ding Xuexiang to visit Russia for forum
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Summary
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang is set to travel to Russia from Wednesday to Friday for a three-day visit centered on the Eastern Economic Forum. The trip will also include meetings focused on China-Russia investment and energy cooperation.
Key Points
- China’s foreign ministry announced on Monday, August 31, that Ding Xuexiang will visit Russia from September 2 to 4.
- Ding is a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party Politburo and serves as a vice premier of the State Council.
- The visit is being made at the invitation of the Russian federal government, with Ding attending the 11th Eastern Economic Forum.
- He will also hold the 13th meeting of the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee during the Russia trip.
- The itinerary further includes the 23rd meeting of the Energy Cooperation Committee and the 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum.
Why It Matters
The schedule shows that the visit is not limited to a forum appearance but is also structured around formal bilateral mechanisms on investment and energy. For Hong Kong readers, the trip is a reminder that senior mainland officials continue to use high-level visits to advance practical economic ties with Russia.