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Putin and Xi announce plans to strengthen military ties in Beijing

Russian leader praises ‘comradely’ talks with Chinese president before concert to mark 75 years of ‘friendship’

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Xi, Putin Hail Ties As 'Stabilizing' Force In Chaotic World

Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

China's Baidu Posts Weakest Quarterly Revenue Growth In Over A Year

Baidu is a key player in China's tech industry, which once charted years of ballooning growth until Beijing imposed a regulatory crackdown on the sector starting in 2020.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Xi Jinping is now Vladimir Putin's 'big brother': How Russia-China ties changed over the years

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day state visit to China, underscoring the solidarity between the two allies as Russia continues its new offensive in Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 16, 2024

Zelenskiy says situation is ‘difficult’ on visit to Kharkiv; Putin calls China relationship an international ‘stabilising factor’ – as it happened

Ukrainian military says its has forced Russia to reduce tempo of offensive; Russian president thanks Xi Jinping for ‘trying to solve Ukraine crisis’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Leaders present relationship as stabilising force as Putin expresses gratitude to crucial ally in Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

What Will Be The Repercussions Of Biden's New China Tariffs?

US President Joe Biden unveiled steep tariff hikes on Chinese green tech this week, hitting imports like electric vehicles, chips and solar cells -- and adding stress to US-China ties.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Putin Heads To Beijing Seeking Greater Support For War Effort

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Thursday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping as he seeks to win greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy.

International Business Times · May 15, 2024

‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war

Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024

Putin visits Xi as US threatens China sanctions over ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for the first foreign visit of his new term, underlining the vital importance of the relationship as Beijing faces growing US pressure to curtail support that’s helping Moscow continue its war in Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024