Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss their ongoing cooperation and shared interests. They signed multiple agreements covering various sectors, emphasizing their commitment to building a multipolar world order. However, the complexities of their relationship reveal limitations in their collaboration, particularly in opposing U.S. influence.
- ▪Xi and Putin have met over 40 times since 2013, with this being Putin's 25th visit to China.
- ▪Both leaders reiterated their commitment to a multipolar world order, opposing U.S. global primacy.
- ▪Despite their cooperation, Russia lacks the capacity to support China economically and technologically.
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- ▪ ‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit — Al Jazeera English
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Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to China. The frequency of talks is itself a testimony to the expanding scope of shared interests between the two states. And, as is typical for Sino-Russian summits, Xi and Putin signed an array of documents following their meeting in areas ranging from energy to higher education and the media.
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