Xi-Putin summit live: China’s Xi hails ‘fruitful’ talks, says relations at all-time high
South China Morning Post • • world
Key Points:
- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership and the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a security alliance supported by both nations.
- The upcoming Xi-Putin summit aims to strengthen their strategic partnership amid heightened global geopolitical tensions, with discussions expected on economic cooperation, the Middle East conflict, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin anticipates around 40 agreements to be signed during Putin’s visit and expressed hope for a resumption of the Ukraine peace process, urging continued US mediation efforts.
- China and Russia have intensified strategic communication in response to increasing pressure from the US, with officials describing their ties as stronger than ever.
- The summit is being closely observed for insights into the future relations among China, Russia, and the US, especially after China hosted visits from other permanent UN Security Council members recently.