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AI summaryFollowing talks in Beijing, Russia and China issued a joint statement condemning unilateral sanctions and coercive measures that violate international law and the principles of sovereign equality. The two countries also agreed to combat trade protectionism and reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force.
AI summaryDuring an official visit to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a declaration on a multipolar world and agreed to extend a key treaty. China expressed support for Russia's national security efforts and opposition to external interference, while officials highlighted the stabilizing role of the partnership.
AI summaryRussia's fish and seafood exports to China rose 13% in volume and 46% in value in January-April 2026, reaching 550,000 metric tons worth over $1.6 billioneur. Russia also solidified its position as China's largest fish supplier, increasing its import share to 16.2% in Q1 2026.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin's official visit to China underscored the strategic stability and unprecedented level of Russia-China relations, with both sides pledging closer coordination on international platforms and continued cooperation in various sectors including energy and trade. The joint statement following the talks covered bilateral relations, opposition to unilateral sanctions, and simplification of visa formalities.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese engineer Peng Pai in Beijing, revisiting a chance encounter from 2000 when Peng was a boy in a park. The meeting highlighted personal ties and bilateral relations, with Putin inviting Peng to Russia and praising his decision to study there.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Xudapu nuclear power plant, built under a Russian-designed project in China, will provide affordable and clean energy to Chinese enterprises and households. The statements, reported by TASS, also highlighted Russia's role in global nuclear construction and broader energy cooperation with China and Kazakhstan.
AI summaryRussia will reciprocate China's decision to extend the visa-free travel regime through 2027, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The arrangement, initiated by Beijing, has seen millions of cross-border visits, and officials on both sides praise its positive results.
AI summaryRussian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, emphasized the central role of energy in Russia-China relations, citing growing trade turnover and ongoing joint projects. The statements come as President Vladimir Putin visits China on May 19-20.
AI summaryFollowing talks between the leaders of Russia and China, the two nations issued a joint statement outlining plans to strengthen defense cooperation, enhance military trust, expand joint exercises and patrols, and deepen coordination on security issues. The commitments were detailed by Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin and in the official joint statement, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency.
AI summaryThe European Union has reached a provisional agreement to remove import duties on US goods, implementing last July's trade deal and averting a threatened tariff hike by President Donald Trump. The compromise, struck after marathon negotiations, keeps the bloc on track to meet a July 4 deadline set by Trump.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they extended a key friendship treaty and signed a declaration on a multipolar world. The visit underscored Moscow's growing dependence on Beijing amid the war in Ukraine, while analysts noted China's caution on a major gas pipeline deal.
AI summaryChina’s exports grew faster than expected in April, even as the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushed up energy and shipping costs. Meanwhile, oil and gas imports from Gulf nations plunged, but Russia stepped in with higher crude shipments, though discounts have narrowed.
AI summaryChina's imports of Russian LNG rose 16% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, though the value of deliveries fell. Russia also increased oil sales to China by 26% and remained a top pipeline gas supplier, according to customs data.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China within days of each other, marking the first time Beijing has hosted both leaders in the same month outside a multilateral setting. Analysts suggest the visits could pave the way for trilateral coordination among China, Russia, and the US, though the US remains the biggest uncertainty. Energy cooperation and the war in Ukraine are among the key agenda items.
AI summaryRussia is considering joint projects with US investors within its China partnership, according to Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Dmitriev also noted American investors' interest in Russian-Chinese projects and highlighted Russia's advantages, including cheap energy for AI.
AI summaryDuring President Vladimir Putin's official visit to Beijing, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced new cooperation agreements with Chinese partners, covering civilian space infrastructure, joint investment projects in SCO countries, and support for companies entering each other's markets.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the WHO for being slow to identify the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, while the US commits funding for treatment clinics. The criticism comes amid the US withdrawal from the WHO, which has affected global health programs and shifted contributions to China.
AI summaryPakistan's PPP leaders have stated it is 'premature' to comment on a purported 28th Constitutional Amendment, saying they have not received any draft or been contacted by the government. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar sees 'no indications' of such an amendment but stresses consultation with coalition partners would be key. Meanwhile, insiders have not ruled out major constitutional changes, adding to political speculation.
AI summaryGreenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterated that the territory is not for sale during a visit by US special envoy Jeff Landry, who met with officials in Nuuk. Hundreds of Greenlanders protested the opening of a new US consulate, and Nielsen condemned reported attempts by an American to pay locals to sign a petition supporting US annexation.
AI summaryThailand's cabinet has approved reducing visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries from 60 days to 30 days, with some nationalities limited to 15 days, citing security concerns and misuse of the visa system. The policy, which reverts to a tiered system, will take effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette. Tourism accounts for more than 10% of Thailand's GDP, and the decision follows high-profile arrests of foreigners involved in crime.