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China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing

China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing

Summary

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss cooperation and coordination between their countries. They planned to update each other on issues like the Middle East and Ukraine and sign about 40 agreements in areas such as the economy, tourism, and education.

Key Facts

  • Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing outside the Great Hall of the People.
  • The meeting marks 25 years of friendship between China and Russia.
  • Putin has visited China 25 times before this trip.
  • The two leaders were expected to discuss energy security as a main topic.
  • They planned to update each other on situations in the Middle East and Ukraine.
  • About 40 agreements were set to be signed covering economy, tourism, and education.
  • Putin was accompanied by a large group of Russian business and government officials.
  • The meeting followed a recent visit by US President Donald Trump to China.
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