On April 18, 2019, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Hanhui met with press corps of mainstream media of Russia. Zhang Hanhui introduced the development situation of bilateral relations, encouraged the reporters to report China-Russia relations and bilateral cooperation in a more active manner and send out more positive voices of bilateral friendly cooperation in the two countries and in the international scope, so as to create a sound atmosphere for China and Russia to jointly celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Zhang Hanhui also answered reporters' questions on the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, bilateral relations in various fields, relevant regional hotspot issues and other topics.