Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump’s visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to strengthen their strategic ties and energy trade. They signed over 40 cooperation agreements and emphasized their alignment on international relations. The meeting occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, highlighting China's growing influence as a superpower.
- ▪Xi and Putin hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during their meeting in Beijing.
- ▪They signed more than 40 cooperation agreements in various sectors, including trade and technology.
- ▪Bilateral trade between China and Russia reached around $228 billion in 2025.
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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 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in BeijingByE. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 12:10 AM1:28Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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