Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi Jinping less than one week after high-stakes Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on bilateral relations and global issues. This visit comes shortly after US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, highlighting the delicate balance China seeks to maintain between its ties with the US and Russia. The discussions will cover economic cooperation and regional conflicts, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
- ▪Putin's visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global agendas including the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
- ▪China has become Russia's top trading partner, especially after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- ▪Moscow's oil exports to China grew by 35% in the first quarter of 2026.
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