Putin, Following Trump, Visits the World’s Center Stage
Vladimir Putin's recent visit to China followed closely after Donald Trump's, highlighting the contrasting receptions from the Chinese leadership. While Trump was welcomed by high-ranking officials and business leaders, Putin's arrival was marked by a more subdued greeting from lower-ranking officials. The visit underscored the deepening ties between Russia and China, with both leaders discussing strategic cooperation amidst their respective geopolitical challenges.
- ▪Putin's visit marked his 25th trip to China, emphasizing the long-standing relationship between the two nations.
- ▪During his arrival, Putin praised the unprecedented level of relations between Russia and China, while Xi welcomed him with a traditional Chinese idiom.
- ▪The two leaders are expected to sign around 40 documents to strengthen their partnership and discuss a multipolar world order.
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- ▪ Xi signs more deals with Putin than Trump during state visit — ABC News (Australia)
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It felt like the contrails from Air Force One had barely melted into Beijing’s skies by the time Vladimir Putin touched down late Tuesday, as all eyes turned to how China’s reception for the Russian President would compare with that of the recently departed Donald Trump.The first points were firmly scored by the U.S. President, who had been met on the tarmac by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, while Putin was greeted by lower ranking Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Trump’s swag game was also far superior—flanked by the bosses of Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia among other bigwigs—while Putin’s entourage consisted of square-jawed security personnel and a smattering of sanctioned banking and oil execs.Still, a degree of informality is to be expected, given this marked Putin’s 25th visit to China, among…
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