China and Russia Presidents Meet, Call for Global Stability
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit in Beijing, expressing concern over the complex and unstable global situation. The two leaders called for an end to the US-Iran conflict, warning that further escalation is unwise and risks returning the world to the “law of the jungle.” They advocated for a multipolar world order and agreed to oppose unilateralism and “bullyism.” During the visit, the two countries signed approximately 20 Memoranda of Understanding and a joint statement on strategic cooperation.
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Updated: 12:07 AM PKT — May 21, 2026
In their joint statement, the two nations labeled the United States’ “global dominance” plan a significant threat to global strategic stability. They further accused the US of endangering the global nuclear weapons balance and creating the risk of a new arms race. The leaders described their own bilateral relationship as “extraordinary” in their commitment to building a more just global governance system.
