International Relations

Putin Meets Xi, Both Hail Progress In China–Russia Strategic Ties

The summit came days after Trump’s visit to Beijing, as Putin seeks to reinforce strategic ties between Russia and China.
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Putin Meets Xi, Both Hail Progress In China–Russia Strategic Ties
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing late on May 19, 2026. Vladimir SMIRNOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strength of China–Russia ties on May 20 during talks in Beijing, presenting their partnership as a stabilizing force in a turbulent world even as key economic issues, including a long-delayed gas pipeline deal, remained unresolved.

Putin’s visit came only days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a closely watched summit with Xi in the Chinese capital, adding geopolitical significance to the Kremlin leader’s trip.

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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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