Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet with President Xi Jinping, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent trip to Beijing. The discussions will focus on economic cooperation and key international issues, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. Both leaders emphasize the importance of their bilateral relationship amidst shifting global dynamics.
- ▪Putin's visit is closely watched as China seeks stable relations with the U.S. while maintaining ties with Russia.
- ▪The Kremlin stated that Putin and Xi will discuss economic cooperation and international issues.
- ▪China has become Russia's top trading partner, particularly in oil and gas supplies.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet each other in Tianjin, China, Aug. 31, 2025. AP-YonhapBEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling 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 cooperation between the two countries, but also “key international and regional issues.” The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship signed in 2001.Putin said…
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