Putin arrives in China for summit with Xi Jinping days after Trump's Beijing visit
Euronews reported on May 20 that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after U.S.
At a glance
- Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a summit with Xi Jinping, days after Trump's May 15 China visit.
- Putin and Xi signed a joint cooperation statement marking the 25th anniversary of their friendship treaty.
- The Kremlin said Putin's visit was scheduled in advance and unconnected to Trump's trip.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
Euronews reported on May 20 that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own China visit on May 15.
According to the report, the trip marked the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and the two leaders signed a joint statement on cooperation in technology, trade and education. Putin said relations with Beijing had reached an "unprecedentedly high level." A Kremlin aide said there was no connection between Putin's visit and Trump's, noting it had been scheduled in advance.
The item was also carried by ABC Australia, The Indian Express and Times of India.
Key facts on file
- Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a summit with Xi Jinping, days after Trump's May 15 China visit.
- Putin and Xi signed a joint cooperation statement marking the 25th anniversary of their friendship treaty.
- The Kremlin said Putin's visit was scheduled in advance and unconnected to Trump's trip.
