Putin's two-day state visit to China
Vladimir Putin met with President Xi Jinping in China. He was on a two-day state visit to underline an increasingly close partnership between the two allies who oppose the US-led democratic order. (Photo: Agencies)
Putin welcomed by military music
Xi welcomed Putin with a magnificent ceremony at the entrance of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The event marked the beginning of Putin's two-day trip to China. During the grand welcoming, the national anthems of Russia and China were played, accompanied by military music. This visit is anticipated to further strengthen the ties between the two nations, which they have previously described as having "no limits". (Photo: Agencies)
Putin's first trip to abroad after fifth term
Putin said he chose China for his first trip abroad after being inaugurated to a fifth term in office this month because of the “unprecedented level of strategic partnership between our countries.” Beijing has declared it a “no-limits” friendship. (Photo: Agencies)
The countries share 4200km distance
Putin and Xi have met over 40 times and developed strong personal ties to bolster their "strategic partnership” as they both face soaring tensions with the West. Once Communist rivals, the two countries that share a 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) border have become closer in recent years
Diplomatic support to Moscow
China, led by President Xi Jinping, has offered robust diplomatic support to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine and has emerged as a top export market for Russian oil and gas, helping fill the Kremlin's war coffers. Russia also has relied on China as the main source of high-tech imports to keep its military machine running. (Photo: Agencies)
China's view on Ukraine
China proclaims its neutrality in the Ukrainian conflict, but it also refuses to condemn Russia's action or even call it an invasion. Beijing blames the hostilities on the West and also strongly criticizes economic sanctions on Russia. Last year, Beijing proposed a 12-point peace plan that echoed Moscow's arguments and would secure Russia's territorial gains. It was quickly rejected by Ukraine and the West. (Photo: Agencies)
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