Taiwan was front and center during Trump's China trip — but absent from Xi’s meeting with Putin
The recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin highlighted their strong political alignment and cooperation on various global issues. Notably absent from their discussions was any mention of Taiwan, reflecting China's dominant position in the relationship. Experts suggest that the focus was primarily on bilateral relations and pressing international matters such as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- ▪Xi and Putin emphasized their political mutual trust and strategic cooperation in energy, economy, and trade.
- ▪The leaders discussed major international issues but did not address Taiwan.
- ▪China's adherence to the 'one China' policy aligns with Russia's stance on Taiwan.
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That Russia and China are seen as ideologically aligned on many geopolitical issues, with each sharing a traditional antipathy and distrust towards the West, and Washington. Both countries have been supportive of each other's foreign policies, particularly when it comes to territorial matters; China essentially acquiesced to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, refusing to condemn the conflict and tolerating the global uncertainty and supply disruptions the war caused. Both have also provided support to Iran in the conflict between the U.S. and Islamic Republic.In a joint statement released by Xi and Putin on Wednesday, the leaders championed their "deepening political mutual trust and strategic cooperation" in multiple areas, ranging from energy and the economy to trade.
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