From EU told to accept defeat in solar power to China\u2019s shipping firms bracing for US port fees, here\u2019s a round-up from today\u2019s coverage.<\/b>
\n1. Xi hails China-Russia ties withstanding the test of geopolitical uncertainty
China and Russia have withstood the test of international changes and will continue to support each other, President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a high-profile meeting that showed solidarity amid growing pressure from the United States and its allies.2. \u2018Lost the battle\u2019: EU told to accept defeat against China\u2019s solar power sector
A group of French and German economists has urged Europe to identify which industries to support in the face of Chinese competition and boldly abandon those where the battle had already been lost, such as the solar power sector.3. Chinese state media hints at variants of hypersonic missile in parade
State broadcaster CCTV has hinted that the Victory Day parade in Beijing this week could feature improved versions of two of its hypersonic missiles, the YJ-21 and DF-17, both with enhanced penetration capabilities.<\/p>\n