{"id":33840,"date":"2026-05-20T20:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iq\/?p=33840"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:22:29","slug":"china-russia-relations-xi-putin-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iq\/en\/china-russia-relations-xi-putin-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Xi Jinping praises solid China-Russia relations and agrees with Putin on treaty extension during Beijing talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the &#8220;solid&#8221; relations between China and Russia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing today Wednesday. The two presidents agreed to extend the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two nations. China and Russia issued joint statement calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasizing fairer global system. Both leaders stressed support for international law and comprehensive strategic coordination.<\/p>\n<p>The talks reflect depth of China-Russia cooperation.<\/p>\n<h2>Xi Jinping praises solid bilateral relations<\/h2>\n<p>Chinese President Xi said: &#8220;We have continuously deepened our mutual political trust and strategic coordination with solid steadfastness despite trials and challenges.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;China will work with United States on mutual tariff reduction on goods worth 30 billion dollars.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;resuming military operations in Middle East would be inappropriate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Features of China-Russia relations<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Deep mutual political trust<br \/>\nSolid strategic coordination<br \/>\nStability despite challenges<br \/>\nComprehensive strategic partnership<\/p>\n<h2>Important anniversaries and agreements<\/h2>\n<p>Xi stated: &#8220;This year marks 30th anniversary of China-Russia strategic coordination partnership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added this coincides with &#8220;25th anniversary of Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;relations have reached such distant point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Historical milestones<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>30 years strategic partnership<br \/>\n25 years good neighbor treaty<br \/>\nContinuous relationship development<br \/>\nAccumulated achievements<\/p>\n<h2>Agreement to extend treaty<\/h2>\n<p>The two presidents &#8220;agreed to extend Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The agreement came &#8220;embodying continued commitment to deepening relations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This reflects &#8220;genuine desire for long-term cooperation continuation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Treaty extension importance<\/h3>\n<p>Reflects:<\/p>\n<p>Continued mutual commitment<br \/>\nStrength of bilateral relations<br \/>\nTrust in shared future<br \/>\nDesire for broader development<\/p>\n<h2>New partnership levels<\/h2>\n<p>Xi stated: &#8220;China-Russia relations entered new phase of greater achievements and faster development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;mutual political trust has deepened further.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted continued &#8220;cooperation progress across various fields.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Multiple cooperation areas<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Trade and economy<br \/>\nInvestment and energy<br \/>\nScience and technology<br \/>\nPeople-to-people exchanges<\/p>\n<h2>Joint China-Russia statement<\/h2>\n<p>China and Russia issued &#8220;joint statement calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The statement said: &#8220;Relations between Moscow and Beijing do not represent alliance nor have confrontational character.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It added &#8220;our relations contribute promoting fair and equitable multipolar global system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Joint statement principles<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>No military alliance<br \/>\nNo confrontational character<br \/>\nSupport for multipolar system<br \/>\nInternational justice and equity<\/p>\n<h2>Call for permanent Gaza ceasefire<\/h2>\n<p>The statement urged &#8220;Middle East conflict parties to negotiate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It emphasized &#8220;there are no first-class countries or peoples in world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It stated &#8220;hegemony in any form is unacceptable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Humanitarian and political positions<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Support for dialogue and negotiation<br \/>\nEquality between nations<br \/>\nRejection of hegemony<br \/>\nRespect for sovereignty<\/p>\n<h2>Military and security cooperation<\/h2>\n<p>The statement affirmed &#8220;Russia and China will strengthen military cooperation mechanisms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It added both nations &#8220;oppose using human rights as pretext for interfering in internal affairs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It stated they &#8220;will continue addressing various challenges and threats.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Security and defense commitments<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Strengthen military cooperation<br \/>\nProtect internal affairs<br \/>\nAddress security threats<br \/>\nJoint defense<\/p>\n<h2>Position on American missile defense<\/h2>\n<p>The statement noted: &#8220;American Aegis project has serious negative impact on international security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This came &#8220;within ongoing criticism of American policy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It reflects &#8220;unified position against American militarization and hegemony.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Positions on American defense systems<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Criticism of Aegis systems<br \/>\nConcerns about militarization<br \/>\nWorry about military hegemony<br \/>\nCall for nuclear disarmament<\/p>\n<h2>Putin&#8217;s assessment of relations<\/h2>\n<p>Putin stated: &#8220;Russia-China relations reached unprecedented level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added relations &#8220;characterized by high-level close exchanges and strong mutual political trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;relations withstood tests and became stronger.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Russian evaluation of partnership<\/h3>\n<p>Affirms:<\/p>\n<p>Unprecedented levels<br \/>\nStrong political bonds<br \/>\nStability and strength<br \/>\nResilience and durability<\/p>\n<h2>Economic and trade cooperation<\/h2>\n<p>Putin said: &#8220;Both sides achieved steady increase in bilateral trade volume.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;mutual benefit in energy supply and demand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;deepened cooperation in transportation, logistics, science and technology.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Economic development areas<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Growing bilateral trade<br \/>\nEnergy cooperation<br \/>\nTransportation and logistics<br \/>\nScience and technology<\/p>\n<h2>Support for international law<\/h2>\n<p>Putin stressed: &#8220;We stand with China united in supporting international law protection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He said &#8220;Russia-China relations represent important stability factor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;both intend continuing coordination strengthening.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>International system commitments<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>International law defense<br \/>\nUnited Nations strength<br \/>\nCall for international justice<br \/>\nPeace maintenance<\/p>\n<h2>Shared vision for global system<\/h2>\n<p>Xi stated: &#8220;Both sides should adopt strategic and long-term perspective.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He called for &#8220;making global governance system more just and rational.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;advancing development and revival through comprehensive high-quality strategic coordination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Global governance principles<\/h3>\n<p>Focus on:<\/p>\n<p>Justice and equity<br \/>\nRationality and law<br \/>\nComprehensive coordination<br \/>\nSustainable development<\/p>\n<h2>Multilateral cooperation<\/h2>\n<p>Xi called for &#8220;deepening multilateral cooperation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;coordination across United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization frameworks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He mentioned importance of &#8220;BRICS and APEC Forum.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Institutional mechanisms<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>United Nations<br \/>\nShanghai Cooperation Organization<br \/>\nBRICS group<br \/>\nAPEC Forum<\/p>\n<h2>Protection of Global South nations<\/h2>\n<p>Xi stressed &#8220;necessity to unite Global South countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He called for &#8220;steering global governance reform in correct direction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He noted &#8220;protecting post-war international system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Developing nations&#8217; issues<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Position unification<br \/>\nProtecting shared interests<br \/>\nInternational system reform<br \/>\nEconomic justice<\/p>\n<h2>Energy cooperation expansion<\/h2>\n<p>Putin noted: &#8220;We continue supplying China with energy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He stated &#8220;Moscow and Beijing are ready for steady energy export to Chinese market without interruption.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;cooperation in critical minerals being strengthened.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Energy partnership development<\/h3>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<p>Continued supply commitment<br \/>\nSteady exports guaranteed<br \/>\nCritical minerals cooperation<br \/>\nLong-term energy security<\/p>\n<h2>Local currency trade<\/h2>\n<p>Putin emphasized: &#8220;All Russian-Chinese trade settlements now conducted in local currencies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This reflects &#8220;reduced dependence on dollar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It demonstrates &#8220;financial independence strengthening.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Financial cooperation measures<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Local currency transactions<br \/>\nReduced dollar use<br \/>\nFinancial independence<br \/>\nEconomic autonomy<\/p>\n<h2>Independent foreign policy<\/h2>\n<p>Putin affirmed: &#8220;Moscow and Beijing committed to independent sovereign foreign policy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He stated &#8220;strong Moscow-Beijing relationship plays stability role on international stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added &#8220;both ready to strengthen partnership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Sovereignty and independence principles<\/h3>\n<p>Include:<\/p>\n<p>Independent decision-making<br \/>\nSovereignty protection<br \/>\nNon-alignment emphasis<br \/>\nStrategic autonomy<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p>Xi Jinping&#8217;s talks with Putin reflect depth of China-Russia relations and their continuing development. Agreement to extend good neighbor treaty affirms both nations&#8217; commitment to long-term relations. Joint statement on permanent Gaza ceasefire indicates unified position on humanitarian issues. Support for international law and multipolar system reflects shared vision for fairer world. China-Russia cooperation remains important factor in shaping new international system. The partnership demonstrates how major powers can work together respecting sovereignty while pursuing shared interests and building more just global order based on mutual respect and equal cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the &#8220;solid&#8221; relations between China and Russia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing today Wednesday. The two presidents agreed to extend the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two nations. 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