Monday, May 13, 2013

Xi Jinping and state media praise Kirill during his visit to Beijing

Chinese state media have described the Russian Orthodox Patriarch's visit to Beijing as "historic".

They also have reported at great length the "frank and cordial" talks between the head of the Russian Church and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

Although state atheism is still official in the People's Republic, the new Communist leader characterised as "important" the effort by the Patriarchate to improve relations between the two nations. 

He also said that Kirill will be called to "play a greater role" in their development.