US EditionChina's Xi and Russia's Putin reinforce ties in video call
Xi and Putin agreed to enhance cooperation on energy, nuclear, high-tech, and space projects while discussing a broad plan to develop bilateral relations, state media reported.
- On Wednesday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin from the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, agreeing their countries should maintain close ties in a turbulent world.
- Seeking reassurance, Xi and Putin discussed China’s unchanged position on the Ukraine war and a grandiose plan to deepen strategic cooperation, framing talks as a historic opportunity.
- Vladimir Putin highlighted energy, visa and high-tech cooperation, applauding visa-free entry for Russians and saying, `Russia is the leading energy supplier to China, and our energy partnership is mutually beneficial and truly strategic` .
- State media broadcast opening remarks but provided no immediate details, noting the call came after visits by the British and Canadian prime ministers last month.
- China's continued trade with Russia is providing relief from Western economic sanctions, despite European leaders pressing China for years to curb support amid broader energy and tech ties.
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Xi, Putin hail 'stabilising' China-Russia alliance
China's President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin hailed their countries' "stabilising" economic, political and security alliance in the face of "turbulent" times globally, as they spoke via video call on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said today in a conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that their countries' relations are on the "right path" and that they need a "big plan" to develop ties, writes the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post.
Putin said that the relationship between Moscow and Beijing is an important stabilization factor at a time of growing global turbulence. Already Xi asked countries to develop a "large plan" to disseminate bilateral relations.
Vladimir Putin again presented the relationship with China as one of the Kremlin’s pillars of stability in an increasingly volatile world. In a video call with Xi Jinping,...
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