Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen their strategic partnership. This visit marks Putin's 25th trip to China, highlighting the long-standing ties between the two nations. The discussions will focus on mutual interests, including economic cooperation and geopolitical challenges.
- ▪Putin's visit comes shortly after Donald Trump's meeting with Xi in Beijing.
- ▪Bilateral trade between China and Russia has more than doubled since the invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪China and Russia share a common opposition to a world order dominated by the United States.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia.Underpinning the two nuclear powers’ relations is China’s economic heft complemented by Russia’s vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this week. China, U.S. should be ‘partners not rivals’, says Xi Jinping after meeting Donald TrumpHere’s what to know ahead of the meeting:Firm friends, frequent visitsMr. Putin is a regular visitor to China and has met Mr.
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