"Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "old friend" as the two held a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countries face both overlapping and differing challenges from the United States. Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. U.S. President Donald Trump's unorthodox approach to the war has added a twist to the relationship but doesn't appear to have fundamentally changed it."
"China announced after the talks that it would begin offering 30-day visa-free access to Russian travelers starting later this month. The talks come the day after both attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the nearby Chinese city of Tianjin, and the day before a grand Chinese military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II."
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "old friend" during a series of meetings, with Putin calling Xi "dear friend" and describing ties as "at an unprecedentedly high level." The formal meeting included tea at Zhongnanhai and a public handshake at the Great Hall of the People. China announced 30-day visa-free access for Russian travelers. The talks followed attendance at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin and preceded a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's end. China maintains neutrality on the Ukraine war while providing Russia with significant economic support.
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