Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China just 10 days after Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. Here, he was welcomed by his "great friend," Xi Jinping. The Russian President received a grand welcome in Beijing, and the reason behind this is quite clear: following Trump's recent visit to the capital, both nations sought to demonstrate their unity. Putin and his delegation arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport, where they were welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Upon Putin's arrival, hundreds of Chinese youths chanted "Welcome! Welcome!" and waved Russian flags.
Vladimir Putin is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting today with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss how to further strengthen the strategic partnership between China and Russia. Additionally, there will be an "exchange of views on key international and regional issues." Just days after Trump's visit to China, Xi Jinping and Putin exchanged "congratulatory letters." According to reports from Chinese state media, Xi Jinping stated that bilateral cooperation between Russia and China has "continuously deepened and strengthened," noting that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Why is Vladimir Putin's visit to China significant?
The meeting between Putin and Xi Jinping is taking place at a time when the war in Ukraine has intensified further. In a video message on Tuesday, Putin stated that relations with China have reached "truly an unprecedented level" and that "trade between Russia and China is constantly growing." He further added, "The close strategic ties between Russia and China play a major and stabilizing role on the global stage. Without forming alliances against anyone, we seek peace and universal prosperity." During this address, Putin did not explicitly name any third country.
According to experts, the timing of Putin's visit to China is highly significant, as it is taking place immediately after Trump's visit—an event on which all eyes were fixed. However, while Donald Trump was accorded a welcome in China, the U.S. President failed to secure any substantial commitments from the country. Furthermore, more than a dozen American business leaders returned from Beijing empty-handed. Moreover, Xi Jinping went so far as to issue a "threat of war" to Donald Trump regarding the issue of Taiwan. China has also made it clear that it will not back down from its relationship with Russia.
What is the Russian President expecting from China?
According to reports, Putin is hoping to receive increased military assistance from China to sustain his ongoing war with Ukraine. For China, the consecutive visits by some of the world's most prominent leaders signal its growing diplomatic influence, through which Beijing is emerging as a key player in global politics. During Trump's visit to China, the White House announced that China had agreed to significantly increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products, including beef and poultry. Consequently, attention is now focused on Putin's visit to see what message China conveys to the United States and the global community during this time.
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