At the Li–Gorbachev meetings, the two sides began again to refer to each other as "comrades" and Li congratulated the Soviet Union for its "socialist course". Despite the reconciliation, China made clear that it would continue to develop an independent foreign policy.
At the Li–Gorbachev meetings, the two sides resumed using "comrades" to address each other, and Li expressed his appreciation for the Soviet Union's socialist path. Despite reconciliation, China emphasized its commitment to independent foreign policy.