Mr Putin explained his opinions on future prospects for Russian-Chinese relations and answered journalists’ questions.
In particular, they asked about his opinion of peaceful settlement in Chechnya, prospects for Russian economic development, the future of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the upcoming NATO enlargement to the east.
They also asked him several personal questions.
See also
Interview with the Chinese News Agency Xinhua and Chinese Central Television (CCTV)
November 27, 2002
Visit to China
November 27 − December 3, 2002