Russian President to Visit China Days After US President

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week for a one-day visit on Wednesday. The trip follows a visit by the US president that included ceremonial events but produced limited substantive outcomes. The South China Morning Post reported the details citing unidentified sources. The schedule remains limited in public events according to the report.

Chinese officials have maintained regular high-level contacts with their Russian counterparts in recent years. The South China Morning Post noted the visit appears on an internal schedule but provided few additional specifics about topics expected to be discussed. No joint statements or major agreements have been previewed in available reporting.