Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strong ties during a recent meeting in Beijing. The discussions came shortly after Donald Trump's visit to China, which did not yield significant outcomes. Analysts suggest that Putin's reliance on China for energy sales has increased due to Western sanctions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- ▪Xi Jinping praised the 'unyielding' ties between China and Russia during talks with Vladimir Putin.
- ▪Putin's visit follows Donald Trump's recent trip to China, which lacked major breakthroughs.
- ▪The two leaders emphasized their countries' special relationship and extended their treaty of 'friendly cooperation.'
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 20. AP-YonhapBEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.After the U.S. president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin's visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways.Putin is however weakened by years of Russia's war on Ukraine, as sanctions by Western powers put the squeeze on energy revenues and increased Moscow's dependance on…
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