Xi and Putin hold talks on sidelines of V Day celebrations

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As Europe commemorates 70 years since the end of World War Two, the Chinese and Russian Presidents have been at the center of events in Moscow. As well as discussing their countries’ wartime relationships, they also talked about various trade and infrastructure deals. CCTV’s Tom Barton reported from Moscow.


Chinese Guard of Honor displays discipline and spirit

The 102 Chinese troops who marched in Moscow represented the biggest foreign contingent in the parade. It’s also the first time China has taken part in the Victory Day parade. CCTV’s Jie Bai reported on the Chinese Guard of Honor.


Victor Gao on the legacy of World War Two

For more on Russia-China relations and the legacy of World War Two, CCTV America interviewed Victor Gao. He is a Current Affairs Commentator and the Chairman of the China Energy Security Institute.


Suzanne Kelly-Lyall on Russia-China relations

For more on Russia-China relations and the legacy of World War Two, CCTV America interviewed Suzanne Kelly-Lyall. She’s a director at the Mekong Partnership for the Environment project and a diplomatic relations expert.


American woman Betty Jane Gerber shares her memories of World War Two

There are many people here in the U.S. reflecting on this day 70 years ago, but few have memories as fresh as Betty Jane Gerber. She sat down with CCTV America’s Mike Walter and talked about the day the fighting ended in Europe, as though it was yesterday.