China, Russia Foster Closer Ties Ahead of Potential Xi-Putin Summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Russia ahead of possible Xi-Putin meeting in October
Wang and Russian officials to discuss "deeper mutual political trust" and issues including Ukraine
Trip seen as laying groundwork for Putin's potential visit to China for Belt and Road Forum
Comes after high-level U.S.-China talks that could lead to Xi-Biden meeting
Russia and China accused of sharing vision of borders changed by force

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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:42:00 AM

China, Russia Foster Closer Ties Ahead of Potential Xi-Putin Summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Russia ahead of possible Xi-Putin meeting in October
Wang and Russian officials to discuss "deeper mutual political trust" and issues including Ukraine
Trip seen as laying groundwork for Putin's potential visit to China for Belt and Road Forum
Comes after high-level U.S.-China talks that could lead to Xi-Biden meeting
Russia and China accused of sharing vision of borders changed by force

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Kim and Putin to Meet in Russia Amid Growing Ties

9/18/2023

China Urges EU to Reject Protectionism, Maintain Open Attitude in Trade Relations

9/22/2023

Xi Jinping Visits Yiwu to Signal Support for Private Business Amid Economic Slowdown

10/15/2023

Putin Visits China for Talks with Xi amid Ukraine War Backlash

10/16/2023

Putin Visits China to Bolster Economic Ties Amid Ukraine War Isolation

10/16/2023

Putin and Xi Showcase Russia-China Bond at Infrastructure Summit

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