Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing, hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing to discuss energy security and their strong bilateral relationship. Both leaders praised the high level of cooperation between China and Russia despite outside challenges, and Xi called for a ceasefire in the Middle East.Key Facts
- President Xi Jinping greeted President Vladimir Putin with an honor guard and a gun salute in Beijing.
- The main focus of the visit was energy security and strengthening China-Russia ties.
- Xi described the China-Russia relationship as “unyielding” and emphasized political trust and strategic cooperation.
- Putin called their cooperation an “unprecedentedly high level” despite unfavorable external factors.
- China is Russia’s top trading partner after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- China remains neutral on the Ukraine conflict but continues to trade with Russia, especially in oil and gas.
- Xi urged for a comprehensive ceasefire and said further fighting in the Middle East is “inadvisable.”
- Russia’s oil exports to China rose by 35% in early 2026, and Russia is a key natural gas supplier to China.
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