In a high-stakes meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed expanding economic ties and addressing the Ukraine conflict. This visit marked Putin’s first overseas trip since starting his fifth term and his first visit to China since October 2023. Xi praised the resilience of China-Russia relations, highlighting their mutual […]
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