Vladimir Putin visited China to strengthen strategic ties with Xi Jinping, while Beijing also seeks stable relations with the United States after recent talks with Donald Trump.

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• Putin visited China shortly after Donald Trump concluded his Beijing visit and summit with Xi Jinping.
• Visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship signed in 2001.
• China is trying to maintain balanced relations with both Russia and the United States.
• Putin and Xi discussed economic cooperation and major international and regional issues.
• Both leaders described their bilateral relationship as a stabilising force in global politics.
• Russia and China continue strengthening strategic coordination amid changing global power dynamics.
• Kremlin said Putin’s visit would also help Moscow exchange views with China regarding US talks.
• Xi earlier described China-US ties as the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
• China aims to avoid direct confrontation with the West while preserving strategic trust with Russia.
• Putin praised cooperation in oil, gas and broader economic sectors between both countries.
• Both nations stressed importance of stability, deterrence and multipolar global order.
• Chinese analysts said Beijing wants diplomatic flexibility and balanced engagement with all major powers.
• Visit reflects China’s effort to manage relations with competing global blocs simultaneously.