Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump’s trade war

Kenya’s Ruto visits China amid ‘turbulent international situation’

Xi and Ruto pledge to uphold WTO values against ‘hegemonic tactics’ such as tariffs and sanctions

Kenya's President, William Ruto, is on a state visit to China from April 22 to 26, 2025, for his third official trip to Beijing since he came to power in 2022. This visit marks a turning point in Kenya's foreign policy, which seeks to strengthen its relations with China, particularly in a context of escalating global trade tensions and reducing the engagement of traditional Western partners.

Trump's trade war: Kenyan President vows closer ties to China during visit

Kenyan President Ruto strengthens ties with China amid global trade war concerns, seeking support for development and cooperation.

Kenya: Ruto Welcomed to China With 21-Gun Salute Ahead of Talks With XI

Beijing, China -- President William Ruto was officially welcomed to the People's Republic of China by his host, President Xi Jinping, with a 21-gun salute at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump's trade war

Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China on Thursday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a “death blow” to the current world order.

Chinese premier meets Kenyan president

Li noted that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Kenya relations have continued to deepen, yielding fruitful results across various sectors and significantly improving the well-being of both peoples. He added that the two heads of state will hold talks to further plan the deepening of China-Kenya relations and cooperation.