China ready to join Russia for cooperation in emerging areas Chinese premier

MOSCOW, Aug. 21 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Wednesday that while consolidating cooperation in traditional areas, China is willing to work with Russia to explore cooperation in emerging areas.

He made the remarks when meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after he co-chaired the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The Chinese side is also ready to further highlight the role of scientific and technological, as well as industrial innovation in powering bilateral cooperation with Russia, so as to constantly foster new economic growth points, he said.