On May 16, Putin met Xi in Beijing, signing the “Joint Statement of the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era in the Context of the 75th Anniversary of China-Russia Diplomatic Relations.” On May 17, he traveled to Harbin to participate in the 8th China-Russia Expo and visited Harbin Institute of Te. [...] Reaffirmation of Established Positions Many elements from the 2023 statement were reiterated, such as the compatibility of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union and the Greater Eurasian Partnership. [...] The statement emphasizes the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and their cooperation within the G20. [...] The statement reiterates the need for a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue and identifies potential for cooperation between China and the Collective Security Treaty Organization in maintaining regional security in Eurasia. [...] Russia’s support for China and ASEAN countries in maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea and opposing external interference clearly relates to the recent escalation of tensions in the region.
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