On June 27, 2024, the Institute of International and Strategic Studies (IISS), Peking University (PKU) held a seminar on "Putin’s New Term: Domestic and Foreign Policy Directions and China-Russia Relations" and the 20th North Pavilion Salon took place.

The seminar invited experts and scholars from various universities and research institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Development Research Center of the State Council, the China Institute of International Studies, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Ministry of Commerce, Tsinghua University, Peking University, the Academy of Military Sciences, and the National Defense University, for in-depth discussions. Associate Professor Guan Guihai, Executive Vice President of IISS, PKU attended the seminar and delivered opening remarks. The seminar was chaired by Research Fellow Xu Changzhi, Deputy Secretary-General of the China-Russia Strategic Cooperation High-level Think Tank, CASS.

The North Pavilion Salon aims to promote deep dialogue between theoretical and policy research and provide a platform for scholarly exchange. Experts at the meeting focused on the directions of domestic and foreign policies during Putin’s new term and the dynamics of China-Russia relations, centering discussions on Russia’s domestic political and economic landscape, China-Russia economic and trade cooperation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Russia-U.S. rivalry. The experts noted that currently, Russia’s political and social landscape remains generally stable, with economic growth exceeding expectations and diplomacy being proactive. At the same time, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, the rivalry between Russia and the United States remains intense, and China-Russia economic and trade cooperation faces certain challenges. The experts emphasized that further strengthening exchanges among scholars from different fields—such as politics, economics, military affairs, diplomacy, and regional studies—on Russia-related issues would foster a more accurate understanding of the policy directions during Putin's new term and promote the all-round development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

Editor: Li Fangqi   Photography: Zheng Peijie