Putin heads to China to reaffirm ties as Xi seeks to balance relations with U.S. and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. This visit comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, highlighting the delicate balance China seeks to maintain in its international relations. Discussions will focus on economic cooperation and key international issues, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
- ▪Putin's visit to China is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
- ▪The Kremlin stated that Putin and Xi will discuss economic cooperation and key international issues.
- ▪China has become Russia's primary trading partner, especially after the invasion of Ukraine.
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Open this photo in gallery:Russian and Chinese flags fly next to the Tiananmen Gate featuring a portrait of China's late Chairman Mao Zedong, ahead of Putin's visit to China, on Tuesday.Maxim Shemetov/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountRussian President Vladimir Putin is travelling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.Putin is scheduled to be in China on Tuesday and Wednesday in a visit likely to be closely watched as Beijing seeks to maintain stable relations with the United States while also preserving strong ties with Russia.The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic co-operation between the two countries, but also “key…
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