Xi and Putin to reunite in China as divisions with the West sharpen
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Xi and Putin to reunite in China as divisions with the West sharpen
When Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing for the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics, they outlined their vision for a new international order.
Now, nearly two years later, the two most powerful autocrats are preparing to see each other again in the Chinese capital.
The meeting comes at a time of conflict, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's war against Hamas.
Both Beijing and Moscow have criticized Israel's actions and called for a ceasefire, showcasing their efforts to step up their alternative leadership to that of the United States.
Putin, who is shunned by the West and wanted by an international court, is making a rare foreign trip to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
This is an opportunity for him to achieve international exposure and show that Russia still has a strong friend in China.
Putin and Xi have become increasingly aligned in presenting an alternative world view to the West.
They have met 40 times in the past decade and released a joint statement declaring a friendship with "no limits" during their previous meeting in Beijing.
The China-Russia relationship has become more solid and deep, with record trade and increased security cooperation.
China has tried to put a certain distance between itself and Russia when talking to Western audiences, but the relationship remains strong.
The timing of the Beijing hosted forum presents Putin with an opportunity to shift the global spotlight away from his war in Ukraine.
China has condemned all acts that harm civilians but has not explicitly targeted Hamas in its statements.
Xi and Putin are expected to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East during their meeting.
China has positioned itself as a potential mediator in both conflicts but may be cautious not to damage relations with Russia.
As divisions with the West sharpen, Xi and Putin's reunion in China highlights their efforts to present an alternative leadership and shift the global balance of power.
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When Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing for the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics, they outlined their vision for a new international order.
Now, nearly two years later, the two most powerful autocrats are preparing to see each other again in the Chinese capital.
The meeting comes at a time of conflict, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's war against Hamas.
Both Beijing and Moscow have criticized Israel's actions and called for a ceasefire, showcasing their efforts to step up their alternative leadership to that of the United States.
Putin, who is shunned by the West and wanted by an international court, is making a rare foreign trip to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
This is an opportunity for him to achieve international exposure and show that Russia still has a strong friend in China.
Putin and Xi have become increasingly aligned in presenting an alternative world view to the West.
They have met 40 times in the past decade and released a joint statement declaring a friendship with "no limits" during their previous meeting in Beijing.
The China-Russia relationship has become more solid and deep, with record trade and increased security cooperation.
China has tried to put a certain distance between itself and Russia when talking to Western audiences, but the relationship remains strong.
The timing of the Beijing hosted forum presents Putin with an opportunity to shift the global spotlight away from his war in Ukraine.
China has condemned all acts that harm civilians but has not explicitly targeted Hamas in its statements.
Xi and Putin are expected to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East during their meeting.
China has positioned itself as a potential mediator in both conflicts but may be cautious not to damage relations with Russia.
As divisions with the West sharpen, Xi and Putin's reunion in China highlights their efforts to present an alternative leadership and shift the global balance of power.
#latestnews #news #cnn