Russia, China Reaffirm ‘No Limit’ Partnership During Putin’s Visit to Beijing

Published on May 16, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping on May 16, reaffirming their “no limit” partnership amid increasing pressure from the United States and European Union. Mr. Putin arrived in Beijing on the morning of May 16, beginning a two-day state visit at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader. It’s Mr. Putin’s first overseas trip since he commenced a new six-year term as president earlier this month. The move extended Mr. Putin’s 24 years of rule and put him on track to become one of Russia’s longest-serving leaders. At the beginning of their meetings, Mr. Putin described Moscow’s cooperation with Beijing in global affairs as one of the “main stabilizing factors on the international stage.”...

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