Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Strengthen China-Russia Ties in Beijing Meeting

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened in Beijing to discuss and enhance their countries’ strategic partnership. The meeting,...

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August 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened in Beijing to discuss and enhance their countries’ strategic partnership. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, followed a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.

During the talks, Xi and Putin emphasized the importance of their nations’ relationship, highlighting the growing energy trade and mutual cooperation. They agreed to extend and deepen their bilateral ties, signing more than 40 deals to support this goal.

Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin, underscoring the “unyielding” nature of China-Russia ties. He also subtly criticized Trump’s policies, suggesting a contrast in approaches to international relations. Putin, in turn, praised China-Russia relations as a stabilizing factor amid global turbulence.

The leaders’ meeting was marked by a series of agreements aimed at fostering higher-quality development in their bilateral relations. They committed to following the trend of the times toward peace, development, cooperation, and mutual benefit.

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