China and Ukraine will lift their strategic partnership during Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Ukraine in mid-June, a Chinese diplomat said on Tuesday.
Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang on Wednesday said China would enhance mutual political trust with Ukraine and expand cooperation in all areas.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting Ukrainian Prime Minister Mikola Azarov held talks here Monday to seek promotion of bilateral cooperation.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Party of Regions of Ukraine signed an agreement on Monday to expand cooperation between the ruling parties of the two countries.
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang left Beijing on Monday for a visit to Ukraine from April 18 to 22 at the invitation of the Ukrainian government.