China‑Russia partnership strains as China pulls ahead

Timeline

1. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   China positions to shape Russia after Putin's exit

   China is quietly building ties with Russian officials and elites to influence Moscow after Putin, leveraging trade and joint exercises to make Russia more dependent.

2. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   China dominates Russia as Xi repositions Putin amid war

   Wall Street Journal analysis says Xi now treats Putin as a junior partner, with China dominating the Russia‑China tie after the stalled Power of Siberia 2 deal, marking a major power shift.

3. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   China emerges as geopolitical hub after Trump and Putin meet Xi in Beijing

   In May, Beijing hosted Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for separate meetings with Xi Jinping, underscoring China’s central role in the evolving global order and its strategic partnership with Russia.

4. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   China pushes new great‑power relationship model after Trump and Putin visits

   China hosted Trump (May 13‑15) and Putin (May 19‑20), using the visits to promote a constructive strategic‑stability framework with the US and deepen its comprehensive partnership with Russia, signing dozens of

5. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Putin says Russia‑China economic partnership expands at St Petersburg forum

   Putin and Chinese Vice‑President Han Zheng say Russia‑China trade grew 10 % to about $250 bn, expanding cooperation in energy, AI and other high‑tech sectors at the St Petersburg forum.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Trump and Putin in Beijing underscore US‑China strategic rivalry

   Trump and Putin visited Beijing in May, holding procedural talks on AI, chips, Taiwan and a potential G2, with no agreements signed as China faces economic strain.

7. 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Putin and Xi Sign Cooperation Deals in Beijing as Trump Ends US Visit

   Putin and Xi signed multiple cooperation agreements in Beijing, while Trump’s summit with Xi yielded only modest trade talks and little geopolitical progress.

8. 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   China hosts Trump and Putin, signalling new geopolitical centre

   Trump and Putin visited Beijing in May, where Xi Jinping highlighted China’s rise, secured US agricultural deals, Russia‑China pipeline ties, and issued a multipolar‑world declaration.

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Putin and Xi endorse multipolar order in Beijing summit

   Putin and Xi’s Beijing summit produced a joint declaration urging a shift to a multipolar world, challenging the liberal unipolar order.

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China’s Xi Downplays Europe as Russia’s Putin Visits Beijing

    Xi says Europe is peripheral while Putin’s Beijing visit underscores Russia’s reliance on China amid Western sanctions.

11. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China Emerges as Hub of a New Multipolar World Order

    China hosted Trump and Putin, signing 40 deals and promoting a multipolar order while critics warn against U.S. hegemony.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    China and Russia deepen strategic partnership at Beijing summit

    Xi and Putin met in Beijing (May 19‑20), signing 20 accords and a joint declaration for a multipolar world, boosting China‑Russia energy ties while stressing pragmatic strategic alignment.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Russia‑China summit stalls Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline despite new accords

    Putin and Xi's Beijing summit yielded many deals but left the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline without progress, as price and financing disputes persist.

14. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Russia and China finalize route for Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline

    Russia and China seal the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline route, a 50 bcm gas project set for 2030, with pricing likely in yuan.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Xi Jinping Hosts Putin in Beijing, Highlighting China-Russia Ties

    Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, stressing strong China-Russia ties and discussing a gas pipeline without reaching a deal.

16. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia and China deepen strategic partnership and resume talks on Siberia 2 gas pipeline

    Putin and Xi praised a strengthened partnership, signed multiple agreements and revived talks on the Siberia 2 gas pipeline.

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Russia and China deepen partnership with 40 agreements and Siberia‑2 pipeline deal

    Putin and Xi signed 40 agreements expanding Russia‑China ties, including a $240 bn trade pact and the Siberia‑2 gas pipeline.

18. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    China's Xi Jinping urges end to Middle East conflict in meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin

    Xi Jinping urged Putin to stop all West Asian fighting, warning of energy and trade impacts and hinting at a possible Hormuz reopening.

19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 53 sources

    Putin visits China, signs dozens of agreements with Xi amid global tensions

    Putin’s Beijing visit resulted in dozens of China‑Russia agreements, a joint call to end the US‑Israel war on Iran, but left the Power of Siberia‑2 pipeline deal unresolved.

20. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Putin and Xi pledge to curb Middle East conflict in joint summit

    Xi and Putin meet in Beijing, sign 20 deals, urge an end to Middle East fighting and warn of global instability.

21. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Putin and Xi pledge joint push for a more just global order

    Putin and Xi vow tighter cooperation to create a fairer global order, signing dozens of bilateral accords in Beijing.