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Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China in May 2024. The visit was his first foreign visit after assuming office for the fifth term. The visit underscored the deepening partnership between Russia and China.[1][2][3][4] The visit also coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia.
| Part of China–Russia relations, Russo-Ukrainian War | |
| Date | 16-17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | China |
| Type | State visit |
| Theme | Deepening strategic partnership between Russia and China |
| Participants | Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping |
| Outcome | Declaration of a "new era" partnership |
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Purpose
editThe purpose of the visit is to deepen the strategic partnership between Russia and China. Putin's choice of China as his first foreign visit after officially taking office shows the importance he and the Russian government attach to promoting Sino-Russian relations.[5][6]
Key events
editDuring the visit, Putin met with Chinese President and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping.[5][6] They discussed their "key partnerships and strategic cooperation" and "the most pressing international and regional issues". They were expected to sign a dozen joint documents, including a joint declaration. Putin also met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Vice President Han Zheng.[7]
Outcomes
editThe visit resulted in the announcement of a "new era" partnership.[8] Putin and Xi saw Western efforts to spread democracy as attempts to delegitimize them and believed that authoritarian regimes were better suited to meet the challenges of the modern world.[9]
Controversies
editThe visit drew international attention because of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Western leaders have called on Beijing to not support Moscow in its war.[9][10]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Putin announces plans to visit China in May". Associated Press News. 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know". 16 May 2024.
- ^ "What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China". Associated Press News. 16 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China".
- ^ a b "Putin aims to deepen strategic partnership on state visit to China". 16 May 2024.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (May 16, 2024). "China, Russia, to deepen strategic partnership as Putin visits Xi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ "Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China". Thomson Reuters. May 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know". euronews. May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Putin heads to China for talks – DW – 05/16/2024". dw.com.