Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing today to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This visit marks the 25th trip to China for the Russian leader. The two leaders want to deepen their strategic partnership across Eurasia.
This crucial meeting comes just days after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing. Xi can now brief Putin on the major takeaways from his talks with Trump.
Shared Interests and Superpower Relations
Russia and China share common opposition to a Western-dominated world order. Bilateral trade between the two nuclear powers has surged significantly since 2020. China remains Russia's most vital economic partner today.
Russian oil exports to China rose roughly 30 percent recently. However, China actively maintains a diverse energy supply chain. Beijing prefers to avoid depending too heavily on a single nation.
Pipeline Progress and Energy Flows
The leaders will discuss building the massive Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline. This land alternative provides energy directly from Russia through Mongolia.
The ongoing Middle East war makes this pipeline increasingly attractive. High tensions in the Strait of Hormuz directly affect Chinese energy imports. Putin expressed great confidence in deepening the solid relationship this week.
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