Xi Jinping met Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 20, 2026, with Chinese state media saying the two sides agreed to extend their treaty and deepen coordination.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 20, with state media saying the two sides agreed to further extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and came after Putin arrived in China for meetings with Xi. Chinese state media also said Xi called for higher-quality China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination and linked the discussions to the treaty’s 25th anniversary.
AP reported that the leaders praised their friendship and growing energy trade, while Reuters-reported coverage said they emphasized strategic ties and energy cooperation. The public reporting did not show a breakthrough on energy talks.
The talks add to a period of close political coordination between Beijing and Moscow, though key details of any additional agreements were not immediately clear.
More information could emerge later on May 20, including whether the visit produces further joint statements or concrete cooperation deals.
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