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Xi and Putin Showcase Growing China-Russia Alliance in Beijing Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strength of China-Russia ties during high-profile talks in Beijing, with energy cooperation taking center stage. Xi welcomed Putin with full state honors before the two leaders held formal meetings and later shared private tea talks — a diplomatic gesture often seen as a sign of close relations. The summit came just days after President Donald Trump visited Beijing, drawing global attention to how China balances relationships with both powers. Xi called for deeper strategic cooperation and a fairer global system, while Putin described Russia as a reliable energy supplier despite instability in the Middle East. The Kremlin says around 40 agreements are expected to be signed, including discussions linked to the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia and China. The meeting highlights how the China-Russia partnership continues expanding as Moscow faces ongoing Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
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