Summary
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin strengthened their alliance against the West during Putin’s visit to China.
- The visit highlighted their shared view on the importance of robust China-Russia ties in pushing back against perceived hostility from Western countries.
- Despite increased Western pressure, Putin and Xi reinforced their partnership and issued a joint statement labeling the U.S. a “direct threat.”
- Trade, particularly focused on sanctions-proofing the economy, was a key aspect of the talks.
