Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from May 19 to 20 to enhance the partnership with President Xi Jinping. The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of a key treaty between the two nations. Discussions will focus on economic cooperation and trade relations amidst growing tensions between the U.S. and China.
- ▪Putin's visit aims to strengthen the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China.
- ▪The trip marks the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
- ▪China has become Russia's largest trading partner, especially after Western sanctions.
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News|PoliticsRussia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s tripPutin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to ‘further strengthen the comprehensive partnership’, the Kremlin says.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRussian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at The Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025 [Sergei Bobylev/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin has announced.Putin and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, plan to “further…
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