Beijing hosts Putin-Xi talks as Trump’s China visit shadows diplomacy
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Putin travels to Beijing for a two-day state visit to meet Xi Jinping, aiming to deepen Russia–China ties in the wake of Donald Trump’s trip to China. The live coverage highlights Russia’s growing dependence on Beijing amid Western sanctions, the potential for energy and trade deals (including a possible Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline), and Beijing’s careful balancing act over Ukraine and Western relations as both leaders seek stability in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
- Putin in China: Xi hosts Russian leader days after Trump visit BBC
- Putin's China visit live: Russian leader meets Xi days after Trump Reuters
- As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance The Washington Post
- Now it’s Vladimir Putin’s turn to visit Beijing The Economist
- Analyst says Putin-Xi talks could heighten U.S.-China tensions over Ukraine, energy KOMO
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