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Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure

President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.

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Vladimir Putin's state visit to China: Deepening military and economic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his two-day visit to China, where he and his counterpart Xi Jinping pledged a "new era of strategic partnership". The two leaders had tea together and celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations at a gala, with the Chinese leader giving his guest a…

France 24

The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing

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Beijing is walking a fine line between support for Russia and not angering the west too much

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping have announced they will work together more closely to offset US pressure as part of Putin’s two-day state visit to China.

The Conversation

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's ‘expansionism’

Russia and China are helped each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Putin To Boost Moscow-Beijing Trade In China's Northeast

Putin's visit to China to boost trade ties and cooperation in energy, technology, and infrastructure, strengthening the strategic partnership between Russi...

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Vladimir Putin tours ‘Little Moscow’ as he trumpets deepening ties with China

Russian leader’s visit to northeastern Harbin city with Xi Jinping is meant to symbolise growing strategic, economic and cultural ties

The Independent UK

Despite Western Pressure, China In No Hurry To Reduce Russia Support

Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say.

International Business Times

Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing

Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United States

The Independent UK

Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Lai To Bolster 'Porcupine' Defence Against China Threat

The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.

International Business Times

Putin and Xi pledge to ‘nurture’ deepening alliance against United States and the West

China and Russia to deepen their ‘no limits’ partnership against America and its allies

The Independent UK

See Great Wall’s Crazy 8-Cylinder Motorcycle Engine In All Its Glory

Great Wall Souo is getting ready to unveil its crazy eight-cylinder touring bike in China, showcasing the bike’s massive engine in Beijing.

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The Independent UK

Putin and Xi Jinping claim their ‘unprecedented partnership’ is a stabilising influence at Beijing talks

Putin refers to his invasion of a European neighbour euphemistically as the ‘situation in Ukraine’ as Xi says he hopes to see ‘peace and stability’ in the continent

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Xi announce plans to strengthen military ties in Beijing

Russian leader praises ‘comradely’ talks with Chinese president before concert to mark 75 years of ‘friendship’

International Business Times

Xi, Putin Hail Ties As 'Stabilizing' Force In Chaotic World

Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.

International Business Times

China's Baidu Posts Weakest Quarterly Revenue Growth In Over A Year

Baidu is a key player in China's tech industry, which once charted years of ballooning growth until Beijing imposed a regulatory crackdown on the sector starting in 2020.

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A Pariah In The West, Putin Finds Fans In Beijing

Beijingers praised Vladimir Putin's "charisma" on Thursday and expressed hopes that China would deepen ties with Moscow as the Russian leader paid a two-day visit.

France 24

China-Russia trade ties evolve amid Ukraine war, US sanctions

Vladimir Putin hails 80 joint investment projects on his state visit to Beijing, as Xi Jinping walks a fine line between maintaining trade with Russia and avoiding harsh Western sanctions. US inflation cools after months of unexpectedly high readings, and Japan's economy shrinks in the first quarter.

France 24

Putin and Xi sign declaration on reinforcing strategic partnership

China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he began a two-day state visit while Moscow presses forward with a new offensive in Ukraine, underscoring the close relationship between the autocratic leaders.

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Xi Jinping Welcomes Putin Amid International Concern Over Ukraine Conflict

Xi Jinping and Putin meet in Beijing amid concerns over Ukraine conflict. China denies supporting Russia militarily.

The Times of India

Xi Jinping is now Vladimir Putin's 'big brother': How Russia-China ties changed over the years

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day state visit to China, underscoring the solidarity between the two allies as Russia continues its new offensive in Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskiy says situation is ‘difficult’ on visit to Kharkiv; Putin calls China relationship an international ‘stabilising factor’ – as it happened

Ukrainian military says its has forced Russia to reduce tempo of offensive; Russian president thanks Xi Jinping for ‘trying to solve Ukraine crisis’

Al Jazeera

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Leaders present relationship as stabilising force as Putin expresses gratitude to crucial ally in Ukraine war.

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