Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump
Xi Jinping is set to welcome Vladimir Putin to China just days after hosting Donald Trump. The visits highlight China's growing role in global diplomacy, particularly amid concerns over its deepening ties with Russia. Analysts note the significance of Beijing hosting both leaders in such a short timeframe, reflecting its strategic positioning in international relations.
- ▪Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory letters ahead of Putin's visit to Beijing.
- ▪This year marks the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Russia and China.
- ▪China's economic support for Russia has raised concerns in the West, especially since the invasion of Ukraine.
12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit — NPR — World
- ▪ Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit — Korea Times
- ▪ China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Xi Jinping Told Donald Trump That Vladimir Putin Might Regret The Ukraine Invasion: Report — Reddit
- ▪ Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Xi told Trump that Putin might ‘regret’ invasion of Ukraine — Financial Times — Home
- ▪ Xi to welcome Putin for visit days after hosting Trump — ABC News (Australia)
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China’s leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the personal residence of the Chinese leader Zhongnanhai in Beijing in 2025. Photograph: Alexander Kazakov/ReutersView image in fullscreenChina’s leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the personal residence of the Chinese leader Zhongnanhai in Beijing in 2025. Photograph: Alexander Kazakov/ReutersChinaXi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of UkraineAmy Hawkins in BeijingSun 17 May 2026 23.52 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 23.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin…
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