Live: Xi hosts Putin in China days after Trump state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to Beijing to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship, and the leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations and economic cooperation. This meeting follows a recent visit by US President Donald Trump to China, although the Kremlin claims there is no connection between the two events.
- ▪Putin's visit aims to strengthen the privileged partnership between Russia and China.
- ▪The meeting marks the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
- ▪Discussions will include the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
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liveLive: Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Donald TrumpHBy Hanan DervisevicTopic:World PoliticsWed 20 May 2026 at 11:31amWed 20 May 2026 at 11:31amWed 20 May 2026 at 11:31amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/xi-hosts-putin-for-china-visit-live-blog/106694790Link copiedShareShare articleRussian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for a two-day state visit in a bid to "develop their privileged partnership".In a statement, the Kremlin said Mr Putin's trip had been scheduled to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino–Russian Treaty of Friendship.The visit comes four days after Mr Xi hosted US President Donald Trump in Beijing, but the Kremlin insists there is "no correlation".Follow live.Submit…
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