Putin to Visit Beijing for Talks With Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to arrive in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as the two countries continue to strengthen political and economic ties.

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The Kremlin said Putin will land in the Chinese capital on Tuesday and be welcomed at the airport by China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi.

Formal discussions between the two leaders are scheduled for Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People, the official venue for major state events in Beijing. A formal reception will follow the talks, according to the Kremlin.

Officials in both countries say the meeting will focus on bilateral relations and a range of global and regional issues.

Bilateral relations on agenda

China’s foreign ministry said the leaders would discuss the development of China–Russia ties and cooperation across several sectors.

The agenda is also expected to include international and regional matters considered important to both governments.

The trip marks Putin’s 25th visit to China, highlighting the frequency of high-level contacts between the two countries.

Russia and China have expanded cooperation in recent years in areas including trade, energy and diplomatic coordination, often presenting their relationship as a strategic partnership.

Visit follows Trump–Xi summit

Putin’s trip comes shortly after Xi hosted Donald Trump in Beijing for a multi-day summit.

During those discussions, the two leaders addressed a range of issues affecting relations between the United States and China, according to a White House official.

Among the topics raised were the US war in Iran, the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz, efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, and China’s purchases of American agricultural products.

The meeting between Xi and Trump was described by officials as high-stakes, reflecting tensions and cooperation across multiple areas of US–China relations.

Taiwan warning raised during talks

During the summit with Trump, Xi also raised concerns about Taiwan, a long-standing source of tension between Beijing and Washington.

According to China’s state broadcaster Xinhua News Agency, Xi warned that if the Taiwan issue were handled “improperly,” the two countries could come into conflict.

Taiwan is governed separately from mainland China but is claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.

The upcoming meeting between Xi and Putin will take place against this backdrop of wider geopolitical developments, with both leaders expected to review international issues affecting their countries and the broader region.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 19 May 2026