Putin’s China Visit Long on Words, Short on Wins
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they released a long joint statement outlining deeper cooperation between the two countries. Despite many agreements and detailed plans on security, energy, and trade, Putin left Beijing without major new achievements.Key Facts
- Putin's visit to Beijing was his 25th as Russia’s president.
- The joint statement between Russia and China was nearly 10,000 words long and more detailed than the 2021 version.
- Both countries reaffirmed opposition to Taiwan’s independence and extended their treaty from 2001.
- They agreed to increase joint military exercises and patrols, including air and maritime activities.
- The statement criticized U.S. missile defense projects like the “Golden Dome” as destabilizing.
- Energy cooperation covers oil, gas, coal, nuclear power, and renewable energy with ongoing projects in Chinese nuclear plants.
- Trade between Russia and China has exceeded $200 billion for three years despite Western sanctions on Russia.
- The countries pledged to align China’s next five-year plan with Russia’s economic strategy through 2030.
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