Putin Will Visit Xi, Testing a ‘No Limits’ Partnership
New York TimesApr 30
Putin Arrives in China on State Visit
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The Facts
Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday for his first state visit since being sworn in as Russia's president for a fifth term, as both countries seek to further strengthen ties.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping called for joint efforts for the "development and rejuvenation" of both countries and the promotion of "fairness and justice" worldwide.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Putin's trip to China shows who calls the shots in bilateral relations. Since the West's unprecedented sanctions over the unprovoked Ukraine invasion, Beijing became Moscow's economic lifeline. The Sino-Russian marriage of convenience aims to reshape the world according to its autocratic vision at the expense of the free world. Beijing is preparing for long-term competition and confrontation with the West, and Moscow is just a welcome means to achieve this goal.
Establishment-critical narrative
Putin's China visit is a powerful symbol of hope for the international community. The collective West is trapped in its concept of moral superiority, masking its hegemonic approach to global politics. The US and its vassals are desperately resisting a multipolar world order, which is also the context of the Ukraine conflict and other conflicts around the world. The China-Russia strategic partnership is a blessing for all peace-loving nations and will foster true multilateralism.
