BEIJING, December 18. /TASS/. Beijing intends to strengthen coordination with Russia in macroeconomic policy, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Anton Siluanov in Beijing.

"China is ready to deepen communication with Russia on the economic situation and challenges regarding China and Russia, the whole world, as well as in macroeconomic policy," he said, adding that Moscow and Beijing "should boost communication and coordination in the area of macroeconomic policy to ensure more sustainability for prosperity and stability across the world."

"Face to face with a difficult situation [in global economy - TASS], China and Russia have maintained good development dynamics, though we also face many risks and challenges," the Chinese minister said.