2024 visit by Vladimir Putin to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China in May 2024. The visit was his first foreign visit after assuming office for the fifth term. The visit underscored the deepening partnership between Russia and China.[1][2][3][4]

2024 Visit by Vladimir Putin to China
Part of China–Russia relations, Russo-Ukrainian War
DateMay 2024
LocationChina
TypeState visit
ThemeDeepening strategic partnership between Russia and China
ParticipantsVladimir Putin
Xi Jinping
OutcomeDeclaration of a "new era" partnership

Purpose

The purpose of the visit is to deepen the strategic partnership between Russia and China. Putin's choice of China as his first foreign visit after officially taking office shows the importance he and the Russian government attach to promoting Sino-Russian relations.[5][6]

Key events

During the visit, Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.[5][6] They discussed their "key partnerships and strategic cooperation" and "the most pressing international and regional issues". They were expected to sign a dozen joint documents, including a joint declaration. Putin also met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Vice President Han Zheng.[7]

Outcomes

The visit resulted in the announcement of a "new era" partnership.[8] Putin and Xi saw Western efforts to spread democracy as attempts to delegitimize them and believed that authoritarian regimes were better suited to meet the challenges of the modern world.[9]

Controversies

The visit drew international attention because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Western leaders have called on Beijing to not support Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.[9][10]

See also

References
  1. "Russia's Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since re-election".
  2. "Putin announces plans to visit China in May". Associated Press News. 25 April 2024.
  3. "Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know". 16 May 2024.
  4. "What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China". Associated Press News. 16 May 2024.
  5. "Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China".
  6. "Putin aims to deepen strategic partnership on state visit to China". 16 May 2024.
  7. Nigeria, Guardian (May 16, 2024). "China, Russia, to deepen strategic partnership as Putin visits Xi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  8. "Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China". Thomson Reuters. May 16, 2024.
  9. "Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know". euronews. May 16, 2024.
  10. "Putin heads to China for talks – DW – 05/16/2024". dw.com.
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