Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen their strategic partnership following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent summit there.
- Timed to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Putin's visit comes days after Trump concluded his high-profile Beijing trip, spotlighting China's diplomatic reach.
- The leaders plan to sign a joint declaration on building a "multipolar world" while discussing the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, though pricing disagreements remain unresolved.
- Russia now imports more than 90% of its sanctioned technology through China, a reliance analysts say leaves Moscow increasingly vulnerable to Beijing's strategic priorities and negotiating leverage.
- Beijing appears determined to preserve diplomatic flexibility by engaging all major powers, balancing its "no limits" partnership with Moscow against efforts to maintain stable ties with Washington.
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