Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade
It comes a day after the Russian and Chinese leaders pledged a "new era" of partnership between their countries.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live browsing access right now, but I can summarize what recent reporting has generally indicated about Putin in China up to mid-2024 and what to look for in current coverage.
Direct answer:
- The latest widely reported visits in 2024 showed Putin visiting China to reinforce the “no limits” partnership with Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, energy, and political coordination amid Western sanctions on Russia [BBC live coverage from May 2024][Al Jazeera report from May 2024].
Context and what to monitor now:
- Timing and tone: Look for headlines about higher-level meetings between Putin and Xi, any joint statements on strategic cooperation, and whether they frame talks as addressing global security and economic issues or as counterweights to Western policy.
- Economic ties: Many reports emphasize China as a critical economic partner for Russia; watch for updates on trade volumes, energy deals, and announced investment projects or joint ventures.
- Regional and global issues: Expect discussion of Ukraine-related topics, including any proposed peace formats, and how China positions its stance alongside Russia.
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the latest updates if you enable web access, or
- Compile a concise, cited briefing using recent reputable outlets (BBC, Al Jazeera, Reuters, etc.) with direct quotes and dates.
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