Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump’s visit to Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to reaffirm their countries' ties shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China. The meeting included discussions on energy, security, and the signing of cooperation agreements. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their bilateral relationship in the context of global stability.
- ▪Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- ▪The two leaders discussed energy and security, and signed cooperation agreements.
- ▪China has become Russia's top trading partner since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onXi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump’s visit to BeijingChinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to ChinaByE. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 12:10 AM1:28Russian 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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