Three Key Takeaways from Putin's Beijing Trip — and What They Reveal About China Russia Ties The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing has shed light on a delicate dance between two major powers, with China increasingly taking center stage.
The outcome was hardly surprising – no breakthrough on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal, despite Moscow's expectations of a significant agreement.
Instead, Beijing and Moscow signed an impressive package of over 40 deals covering trade, education, technology, and nuclear security, reinforcing their bonds. The lack of progress on the gas deal is telling.