Key Facts
• September 2: Putin and Xi Jinping held their first official meeting in Beijing.
• August 31: Putin arrived in China for a multi-day visit.
• Putin praised Russia-China relations as “unprecedentedly high.”
• Talks took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
• Putin highlighted WWII-era ties as the foundation for modern strategic cooperation.
• Xi Jinping called Putin an “old friend” and emphasized enduring bilateral ties.
• September 1: Two-day summit in Tianjin concluded, showcasing close ties.
• September 3: Both leaders expected to attend a major military parade in Beijing.
• Putin’s visit marks his longest foreign trip since Russia’s 2022 Ukraine invasion.
• Mongolia’s President Khurelsukh joined trilateral talks with Putin and Xi Jinping.
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held official talks in Beijing on September 2, marking a significant moment in their nations’ relations. Putin, who arrived in China on August 31, praised the bilateral ties as “unprecedentedly high.” The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the People, underscored the leaders’ strategic alignment amid global tensions. Putin reflected on WWII-era cooperation as a basis for modern relations, while Xi emphasized the resilience of their partnership and called Putin an “old friend.” The visit also included a two-day summit in Tianjin and trilateral talks with Mongolia’s President Khurelsukh. Both leaders are set to attend a military parade in Beijing on September 3. This trip is Putin’s longest foreign visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
