Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China for talks with President Xi Jinping, marking their second face-to-face meeting in less than a year. This visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, which formalized their ties. The deepening partnership comes as both nations navigate complex relations with the United States amid global tensions.
- ▪Putin's visit to China follows a recent trip by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing.
- ▪The two countries are strengthening their partnership in response to the war in Ukraine and tensions with the U.S.
- ▪China has become a crucial economic partner for Russia, with trade between the two nations significantly increasing.
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EXPLAINERNews|International TradePutin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each otherPutin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoChinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China August 31, 2025 [File: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via Reuters]By Caolán MageePublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday evening for a two-day visit centred on talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Moscow and Beijing draw closer amid war, sanctions and…
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