Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump
Summary
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing this week, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China. The visits highlight China’s growing role in global diplomacy and the strengthening ties between China and Russia, especially on trade and energy.Key Facts
- Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory letters before Putin’s visit to Beijing.
- Putin’s visit is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, four days after President Trump left China.
- 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership.
- China has increased trade with Russia, buying over a quarter of Russia’s exports, including $367 billion worth of fossil fuels since the war in Ukraine began.
- China’s support of Russia’s energy has helped Russia finance its war in Ukraine.
- President Trump’s talks with Xi focused more on trade, Taiwan, and the Middle East, with little mention of Ukraine or China-Russia relations.
- Taiwan remains a sensitive issue, with Xi warning Trump about the risks of conflict over the island and Trump undecided on approving US weapons sales to Taiwan.
- Russia and China are discussing expanding gas pipeline capacity to secure energy supplies in case of future conflicts.
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