Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin agreed Wednesday to boost their economic ties as they apparently showed unity in Beijing in countering pressure from the Group of Seven nations, which displayed a tough stance against them during their recent summit. Xi told Mishustin that Beijing and Moscow should continue to tap their potential and "improve the level of economic, trade and investment cooperation," China's official Xinhua News Agency said. The Chinese leader also emphasized that Beijing is willing to continue working with Moscow on issues that concern their respective ... (full story)