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Xi and Putin Sign Cooperation Pact in Beijing
Chinese and Russian leaders held talks in Beijing and signed agreements on trade, technology, and infrastructure. Xi called for an end to the Iran war while both sides highlighted energy and technology ties.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday and signed a pact to deepen strategic cooperation between their countries. The two leaders reviewed a series of agreements covering trade, technology, and railway construction. Putin said approximately 40 agreements had been reached during the visit.
Putin stated that the countries have built a stable system of mutual trade protected from external influence and negative trends in global markets. Officials from both nations signed additional documents after the main pact. The leaders did not mention a key gas pipeline project during the talks.
The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People. >"We have built a stable system of mutual trade that is protected from external influence and negative trends in global markets." — Vladimir Putin, May 20, 2026 (Japan Times) The summit occurred days after a visit to Beijing by U.S. officials. Both countries seek to reinforce bilateral ties amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
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