Russian President Vladimir Putin answers a question from a correspondent of Xinhua News Agency during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 19, 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at the annual press conference that relations between Russia and China have reached an unprecedented level as a result of the high level of mutual trust between both countries.
The two countries have always acted in concert on the international stage, he said, when answering a question from Xinhua. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)
An aerial drone photo shows a ship sailing in Wuxia Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing, Dec. 18, 2024.
Red leaves have recently dyed mountains along the Wuxia Gorge, creating a picturesque scenery that attracts numerous tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Security staff members stand guard at the site of a jet crash in San Fernando, Argentina, Dec. 18, 2024.
A pilot and copilot were killed Wednesday when a private business jet crashed after overshooting the runway at a small airport near Buenos Aires, local media reported. (Xinhua/Martin Zabala)
Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates with his teammate Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 Final match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's CF Pachuca at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2024. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)
A robot inspects the bottom of a bullet train at a high-speed train maintenance base in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 19, 2024.
The Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway went into operation on Dec. 30, 2019 and will mark its fifth anniversary soon. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)
Divers dressed in Santa Claus costumes perform at the SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)
A breeder leads a horse during an Arabian horse beauty contest in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 19, 2024.
The Egyptian Pride, a three-day horse beauty contest, started on Thursday with the participation of about 200 Arabian horses. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2024 shows a light artwork at the Amsterdam Light Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)
