Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

Putin Leaves Beijing With Little Progress on Key Gas Pipeline - Bloomberg.com

Putin Leaves Beijing With Little Progress on Key Gas Pipeline  Bloomberg.com

Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia

The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.

By Catherine Belton, Lyric Li

Are Xi and Putin still ‘best friends’? - The Latest

Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing with pomp and pageantry, just days after hosting Donald Trump. But as Russia’s war in Ukraine makes Moscow increasingly dependent on China, and western leaders thaw relations with Beijing, what does the power imbalance mean for Xi and Putin’s relationship? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat Continue reading...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Devika Bhat ; produced by Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch

What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?

Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US - CNN

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US  CNN

Taiwan was front and center during Trump's China trip — but absent from Xi’s meeting with Putin

The meetings between China's Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but there was a stark contrast in tone and content.

Xi-Putin meeting: everything you need to know from the talks in Beijing

We have put together stories from our coverage of Xi and Putin’s meeting in Beijing. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi and Putin’s united front – from tigers to trade: the summit takeaways Putin’s trip to Beijing came only days after US President Donald Trump’s closely watched visit to the Chinese capital, the back-to-back summits highlighting the strong trust between Beijing and Moscow and China’s ability to manage ties with the two major...

By SCMP

'Very bad optics for Kremlin': Putin's China visit regarded as 'crisis & relations management trip'

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr. Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova, Latvian Institute of International Affairs. She argues that “whichever way you slice it, this is very bad optics for the Kremlin,” framing the visit less as a confident display of a strong, vibrant alliance and more as “a crisis and relations management trip.” She cuts through the ceremonial language surrounding Sino-Russian relations to expose the asymmetries, anxieties, and strategic calculations right beneath the su...

By FRANCE24

China and Russia sign agreements strengthening their ties after Xi-Putin meeting

Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently

By TOI WORLD DESK

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: Key points from the Xi-Putin talks - The Straits Times

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: Key points from the Xi-Putin talks  The Straits Times

"A Day Apart Feels Like 3 Autumns": Putin, Xi's Bonhomie In Beijing

Putin was received by Xi outside Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People in much the same fashion as Trump last week, complete with chanting children and military fanfare.

Donald Trump Gloats As Primary Wins Show His Power Over The GOP

Donald Trump populated his Truth Social account overnight with more than three dozen banners relishing his wins in a series of primary races on Tuesday — further evidence of his grip on the Republican party. The biggest prize was the ouster of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has emerged as one of the president’s most […]

By Ted Johnson

'My dear friend': Putin and Xi praise partnership during talks in Beijing

While Russia faces economic and financial sanctions from other countries, China remains a prominent and loyal customer.

On Trump’s Heels, Putin Gets a Lavish Welcome in China but No Blockbuster Deals

Experts say the visit was a symbolic win for Putin, even as negotiations on energy infrastructure floundered.

Xi and Putin to dine over Peking duck, Chinese opera and Swan Lake - The Jakarta Post

Xi and Putin to dine over Peking duck, Chinese opera and Swan Lake  The Jakarta Post

Xi, Putin agree to further extend treaty - China Daily

Xi, Putin agree to further extend treaty  China Daily

Xi Warns US Against New Iran Strikes, Denounces 'Law Of The Jungle', As Putin Talks Energy Leverage In Beijing Summit

Xi Warns US Against New Iran Strikes, Denounces 'Law Of The Jungle', As Putin Talks Energy Leverage In Beijing Summit Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit on Wednesday, just days after wrapping up closely watched talks with Trump, which by all accounts failed to produce any Washington-Beijing breakthroughs. The optics were carefully engineered, and many international outlets observed Putin's state welcome was no less lavis...

By Tyler Durden

Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit - Dhaka Tribune

Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit  Dhaka Tribune

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US - Egypt Independent

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US  Egypt Independent

Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit - Jordan Times

Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit  Jordan Times

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump - the-star.co.ke

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump  the-star.co.ke

Xi Jinping basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump

Cheering children - check. Military honour guard – check. Cannon fire and marching band - check.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation in Beijing visit - Naharnet

Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation in Beijing visit  Naharnet

Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi jointly denounce recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran - Press TV

Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi jointly denounce recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran  Press TV

Tanzania opens Xi Jinping research centre for poverty reduction - thecitizen.co.tz

Tanzania opens Xi Jinping research centre for poverty reduction  thecitizen.co.tz