Putin’s First Trip Abroad in New Term Strengthens China-Russia Ties 🇨🇳🤝🌍 - 🌍NewspaperAmigo

Russian President Vladimir Putin chose China for his first foreign visit since re-election this month, underscoring the deepening partnership between the two nations as they celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. During the high-stakes talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin signed a joint statement to upgrade their 'comprehensive strategic partnership' and inked over 10 key cooperation deals, including plans for AI and tech innovation .

Five Principles Powering the Partnership

Xi outlined five guiding principles for future collaboration:

Mutual Respect: Backing each other’s core interests without alliances targeting third parties.
Win-Win Cooperation: Building on $240B+ bilateral trade (up 170% in a decade!).
Lasting Friendship: Cultural exchanges and grassroots connections to boost people-to-people bonds.
Strategic Coordination: Joint leadership in BRICS and SCO to reshape global governance.
Fairness & Justice: Pushing for two-state solutions in Palestine and peace talks for Ukraine.

Tech, Trade, and a Tech-Savvy Future

The leaders pledged to expand cooperation in energy and agriculture while exploring AI, high-tech, and space projects. The eighth China-Russia Expo in Harbin—attended by Putin—also spotlighted new trade opportunities, from Siberian soybeans to electric vehicles .

With Russia leading BRICS in 2024 and China chairing the SCO later this year, both nations aim to amplify the 'Global South’s' voice. As Liu Bin, a senior Chinese Foreign Ministry official, noted: 'This visit isn’t just about the past—it’s a blueprint for a shared future.'