Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 19, 2026Country: China

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Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, just days after welcoming Donald Trump to Beijing. The discussions will focus on energy security and trade while balancing access to European markets.

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