China and Russia

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Putin’s visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.

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Made in Russia

Shops selling dolls, vodka and chocolate are all the rage in China, which has become a critical economic lifeline as Moscow deals with sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Trade between the two superpowers hits record highs year after year.

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Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation in Beijing visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People as they opened bilateral talks on Wednesday. Putin’s visit to Beijing comes only days after Xi’s meeting with President Donald Trump. Read more.

Why this matters: The two leaders oversaw the signing of more than 40 cooperation agreements in areas such as trade, technology and media exchanges. Regardless of specific deals, the primary purpose of the visit is to reaffirm the countries’ ties as well as project Beijing’s image as an influential superpower, experts say.

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