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BEIJING, June 30-- Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming tour to Russia and Germany is expected to inject positive energy into China-Europe relations and the global economy. Xi will pay state visits to Russia and Germany from July 3 to 6, and attend the 12th G20 summit in Hamburg on July 7 and 8. Political analysts believe the visits will bring more assurances in tackling global economic uncertainty. ENRICHED CHINA-RUSSIA STRATEGIC COORDINATION The visit will be Xi's sixth tour to Russia since taking office and the 21st time to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It will also mark the third time the two heads of states have met this year. "The close working relations between the two heads of states and their personal friendship has become a 'locomotive' in the development of bilateral relations between China and Russia," said Chen Yurong, a senior researcher in Eurasian studies at the China Institute of International Studies. "They can exchange views on almost everything, which reflects the high levels of political trust between the two countries," Chen said. In recent years, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has enjoyed continuous and robust development. Such a partnership is a more elevated relationship China holds with some countries. During the visit, the two leaders will map out the direction and goals for developing bilateral ties and further deepen political mutual trust. | 
