Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18 praised China for its success on the world stage, forecasting that Russia-China relations would become stronger in the coming years.”I am confident that we will be strengthening all of these within the coming years, build up our relations and achieve mutual success for the benefit of the Chinese and Russian people,” the newly re-elected president said.Putin also said that Russia recognises Taiwan as an inseparable part of China and condemns those who try to “stage provocations” around the island and impose sanctions on China.The good personal ties between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping play a very positive, although not exclusive, part in strengthening bilateral relations, Putin said.