Xi says China, Russia to jointly safeguard victorious outcome of WWII, oppose hegemonism and power politics

MOSCOW -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China and Russia will work together to safeguard the victorious outcome of World War II, and resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics.
Xi made the remarks in a written statement upon his arrival in Moscow for a state visit to the country and attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
China and Russia, both major countries of the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council, will join hands to firmly safeguard the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, practice true multilateralism, and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system, he said.
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