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Putin, Xi Sign 40 Deals, Cement No-Limits Partnership

5/21/2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin began an official visit to Beijing and met President Xi Jinping.
The leaders signed nearly 40 cooperation agreements covering trade, energy and technology.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi, youth groups and a military orchestra welcomed Putin at the airport.
Both sides reaffirmed a ‘no-limits’ partnership and pledged to coordinate positions for a multi-polar world order.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin began an official visit to Beijing and met President Xi Jinping.
The leaders signed nearly 40 cooperation agreements covering trade, energy and technology.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi, youth groups and a military orchestra welcomed Putin at the airport.
Both sides reaffirmed a ‘no-limits’ partnership and pledged to coordinate positions for a multi-polar world order.