Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a closely watched visit that underscores Beijing’s growing strategic alignment with Russia.
Xi’s visit—his 11th to Russia as president—is set to include bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and his participation in the Victory Day military parade on Red Square on Friday.
Energy cooperation—including talks on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline—as well as further economic agreements are high on the summit agenda. China has become Russia’s largest trading partner and key energy client.
The Kremlin has touted Xi’s visit as a powerful symbol of global support. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called it “one of the central events in Russian-Chinese relations this year.”
Xi’s trip to Russia may mark a turning point in post-war global alignments, as Beijing and Moscow present themselves as defenders of the existing international order.
Read next
03:30
U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessent said several large trade deals are nearing completion and that a potential call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may be needed to resolve complex issues in ongoing talks.
13:00
China has pledged stronger support to Pacific Island nations in combating climate change, offering new investments and infrastructure projects, as it looks to expand its regional influence while U.S. aid remains stalled.
12:55
China’s development centered on digital resources is gaining momentum under a new three-year plan aimed at boosting information use to support economic and social growth.
12:09
China-Europe Trains
Alashankou Port in Xinjiang continues to play a vital role in global trade, with freight train traffic to Europe and Central Asia surpassing 3,000 trips this year alone.
08:57
All eight people reported missing in a sudden mountain torrent in Guangxi, south China, have been confirmed dead, with the last body found 25 kilometres downstream, authorities said.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment