Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China and Russia will turn the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity and bilateral relations will receive a strong boost after COVID-19.

Wang made the remarks at his annual press conference during the third session of the 13th National People's Congress on Sunday.

In response to a question asking whether China and Russia will join forces to challenge U.S. predominance, Wang said the two countries have supported and defended each other against slander and attacks coming from certain countries.