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China-Russia Strategic Partnership Reinforced Amid US Diplomacy
Russian President Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after Trump's own China trip. Putin and Xi are reaffirming 'unprecedented' ties on sovereignty, energy cooperation, and mutual support. The timing signals China's diplomatic centrality and Russia's reliance on Chinese economic and strategic backing amid US-China rivalry.
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