China and Russia Discuss High-Level Energy Cooperation

China and Russia have been discussing a high-level energy partnership that would benefit both countries, China’s Xinhua agency reported, citing a statement by Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang following a meeting with Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak. The two co-chaired the 21st meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, the report noted. Among the other comments made by Ding was a proposal to deepen bilateral ties across the energy industry’s segments and optimize the policies relevant to energy cooperation to facilitate…