"The bilateral ties are of great significance to Eurasia and the whole world ... and will benefit world economic recovery," he added.

On Tuesday, the two countries signed 21 deals in various fields including the energy and financial sectors.

China's annual investment in Russia has been between $300 and $600 million over the years, representing less than 1 percent of China's overseas investment, while Russia's investment in China is around $30 million.

Questions:

1. Which Russian leader is visiting China?

2. What will Russia supply to China?

3. What did the two countries sign on Tuesday?

Answers:

1. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

2. An additional 10 million metric tons of crude oil a year over the next decade.

3. 21 deals in various fields including the energy and financial sectors.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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