BEIJING, Jul 6 The heads of Russia and China have maintained close contacts since the beginning of the pandemic, both China and Russia will continue to develop exchanges at all levels, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a briefing. and cooperation in various fields,» the Chinese diplomat said. Zhao Lijian stressed that the parties «will continue to develop exchanges at all levels» and a relationship of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. Earlier, media reported that the Chinese leader allegedly refused the invitation of President Vladimir Putin to visit Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic. Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, in turn, said that this information is «completely untrue». and Xi
