Source: China – South China Morning PostChinese President Xi Jinping pledged to support Russian efforts to protect its long-term security amid rising international pressure over Moscow’s attitude to Ukraine.In a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, Xi also said China and Russia opposed attempts to divide the two nations and called for more joint actions to safeguard their security interests.Calling Putin an “old friend”, Xi said he appreciated Putin’s“firm support” for China defending its core…Read More