BEIJING, 19 May 2026 – Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, reinforcing the depth of China-Russia ties just days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, as Beijing seeks to present itself as a stable and predictable global power.
The meeting places China at the centre of a major diplomatic sequence involving both Washington and Moscow. After receiving Trump for talks that focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and broader strategic stability, Xi is now preparing to welcome Putin, whom Chinese officials have often described as a close strategic partner. Reuters reported that this will mark Putin’s 25th visit to China, underscoring the long-running personal and political relationship between the two leaders.
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