As the world becomes more turbulent, must advance relations with Russia: Chinese FM Qin Gang

Qin was interacting with reporters at a news conference on the sidelines of an annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang waves as he arrives for a press conference at the Media Center of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 7, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo

China must advance its relations with Russia as the world becomes more turbulent, foreign minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday.

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Responding to a question about whether China and Russia would abandon the US dollar or euro in future for trade, Qin also told reporters at a news conference on the sidelines of an annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing that countries should use whatever currency they feel is safe and trustworthy.