China and Russia Strengthen Strategic Partnership at Beijing Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, further cementing their strategic alliance. Following their meeting, the two leaders issued a joint statement that called for a just global governance system and an end to conflict in the Middle East. The statement also explicitly criticized the United States’ global missile defense system, describing it as a threat to the global strategic balance. Additionally, the two nations signed around 20 Memorandums of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation across various fields, including energy.
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Updated: 2:57 AM PKT — May 21, 2026
During a joint press conference in Beijing, President Xi stated that preventing a war is essential and that the world must oppose unilateral actions. He stressed that further conflict would be unwise, adding that negotiations are crucial. The two leaders also signed a joint statement specifically on deepening their strategic partnership.
Updated: 1:19 AM PKT — May 21, 2026
The two leaders specifically warned that a new war between the US and Iran would be unbearable for the world, urging de-escalation. Their joint statement further cautioned that America’s missile defense system could trigger a new arms race and that a new global order was needed to prevent international chaos.
