[Russia’s State Duma election was successfully held and China expressed congratulations] On September 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked: Russia will hold State Duma elections from September 18th to 20th. According to preliminary vote counting results, United Russia is in the lead. What is China’s comment on this? Guo Jiakun said that the Russian State Duma election was successfully held, and China congratulated it. The State Duma election is an important domestic political agenda in Russia, and the election results reflect the will of the Russian people. As a friendly neighbor and a comprehensive strategic partner of coordination in the new era, China firmly supports the Russian people's independent choice and is willing, as always, to work with Russia to conscientiously implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, so as to continuously push China-Russia relations to new heights and achieve new achievements. (Beijing Daily)