Xi Backs Putin on Security, Wants Progress on Gas Pipeline

Deeper relations a long-term commitment, China’s leader says
Xi has backed Putin economically since the invasion of Ukraine

WATCH: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping may have a “no limits” friendship, but the alliance is not one of equals. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly dependent on China. The relationship, of deep concern to the US, will be on full display at this year’s Belt & Road Forum in Beijing–Putin’s first trip abroad since an international warrant was issued for his arrest.Source: Bloomberg

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By Bloomberg News

October 18, 2023 at 11:54 AM UTC

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October 19, 2023 at 12:58 AM UTC

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President Xi Jinping reiterated that China supports Moscow’s efforts in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests, while seeking a breakthrough on a Sino-Russian gas pipeline.

Deepening ties between China and Russia is not an expedient but a long-term solution, Xi told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a meeting Wednesday in Beijing, according to a statement from the Chinese government.