Hey there! Did you know that China and Russia are great neighbors and friends? ๐ค They work together on lots of cool projects that help people all around the world! Let’s find out how their friendship makes our world a better place. ๐
Building Super Long Pipelines ๐ ๏ธ
Imagine a giant pipeline stretching thousands of kilometers! That’s exactly what China and Russia did. They built a natural gas pipeline that starts in Russia and goes all the way to China. Itโs so long that it could stretch across the United States! ๐ฎ This pipeline started working in December last year and brings energy to about 450 million people along its route. That’s like helping more than the entire population of the United States! ๐บ๐ธโก๏ธ๐จ๐ณ
Trading and Helping Each Other ๐ข
China and Russia trade lots of goods with each other. In 2024, their trade reached a huge $244.8 billion! ๐ฐ That means they buy and sell lots of things like food, technology, and resources between them. China has been Russia’s biggest trading partner for 15 years in a row! Isn’t that amazing?
Leaders Meeting Up ๐ฃ๏ธ
The leaders of China and Russia, President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, have met more than 40 times over the years. They talk about how they can work together to make the world a safer and happier place. ๐ They believe that by helping each other, they can help everyone else too!
Bringing Stability to the World ๐
The world can sometimes be a bit messy and complicated. But China and Russia want to make it better by working together. They stand up against things like bullying and unfairness between countries. They support peace and want all countries to get along. โ๏ธ
Working Together in Many Ways ๐ค๐ฑ
Not only do they trade and build pipelines, but China and Russia also cooperate in science, technology, and culture! They are working on projects in the digital economy, biomedicine, and protecting the environment. They even have plans for special cultural years in 2024 and 2025, where they will share movies, exhibitions, and fun activities! ๐ฌ๐จ
Learning Each Other’s Languages ๐
Did you know that more than 200 universities in Russia teach Chinese language courses? And about 90,000 Russian students are learning Chinese! ๐ท๐บ๐ด Also, over 40,000 Chinese students are studying in Russia. ๐จ๐ณ This helps the people of both countries understand each other better.
Why Is This Important? ๐ค
When big countries like China and Russia become friends, they can help make the whole world more peaceful. By working together, they set a good example for others. They show that cooperation is better than conflict, and that’s something we can all learn from! ๐ก
So next time you hear about China and Russia, remember how their friendship is helping to make our world a better place for everyone! ๐
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