China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin praise ties at Beijing talks; energy in focus

May 20, 2026 10:36 AM

China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin praise ties at Beijing talks; energy in focus

China and Russia's leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children waved Chinese and Russian flags. Alongside formal talks, the pair are expected to cap the day with an intimate meeting over tea. Coming on the heels of U.S. President Donald T...

China’s Xi meets Vietnam’s new leaders, says Hanoi is ‘neighbourhood diplomacy priority’

August 19, 2024 12:47 PM

China’s Xi meets Vietnam’s new leaders, says Hanoi is ‘neighbourhood diplomacy priority’

China's President Xi Jinping praised Vietnam on Monday during talks with Vietnam's new leader To Lam in Beijing on his first state visit since he took office, Chinese official media Xinhua said. The meeting signals the close ties between the two communist-run neighbours, which have well-developed economic and trade relations despite the occasional boundary clashes in the energy-rich South China Sea. "China has always regarded Vietnam as a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy, and supports V...