Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Beijing for talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday ahead of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Putin was greeted by Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, when he landed at an airport in Beijing late Tuesday local time.
Vladimir Smirnov/Sputnik via AP – PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he arrives in Beijing on May 19, 2026.
According to the Kremlin, talks between Putin and Xi on Wednesday will be held in the Great Hall of the People, followed by an official reception.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said the two leaders “will discuss China-Russia relations, cooperation in various fields, and international and regional issues of mutual interest.” in question.
Vladimir Smirnov/Pool/AFP via Getty Images – PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin is greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing on May 19, 2026.
Vladimir Smirnov/Sputnik via Reuters – PHOTO: Participants wave flags during a ceremony welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin at an airport in Beijing, China, May 19, 2026.
According to the spokesman, the state visit marks Putin’s 25th visit to China.
The visit followed last week’s visit high risk, multi-day summit Between Xi and President Donald Trump in Beijing.
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The two discussed the U.S. war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, fentanyl and China’s increased purchases of American agricultural products, according to a White House official.
Xi also warned According to China’s official state broadcaster Xinhua, the two countries could “come into conflict” if the Taiwan issue is handled “wrongly”.
