China Congratulates Russia on Successful State Duma Election

TREE NEWS update: China congratulated Russia on the successful holding of its State Duma election, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing. The election was held September 18-20, with preliminary results showing United Russia in the lead. Guo said the outcome reflects the will of the Russian people, and China, as a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner of coordination for the new era, supports the choice Russia’s people made independently.