On July 16, 2001, China and Russia signed the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.Over the past 25 years, the two countries have upheld the treaty's principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party.They have treated each other as equals, shown mutual respect, honored their commitments, and pursued mutually beneficial cooperation. In doing so, they have contributed to international fairness and justice and promoted a new type of international relations, providing stability amid global changes unseen in a century.Produced by Xinhua Global Service ■