Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a clear message to the US that ending the war in the Middle East can no longer be delayed, at a time when his American counterpart, Donald Trump, is threatening to launch devastating new strikes against Iran within the coming hours if an agreement is not reached. Speaking during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping emphasized that the resumption of military operations is unacceptable. Furthermore, the Chinese president argued that the world risks returning to the "law of the jungle," maintaining that China and Russia offer predictability and stability in a chaotic world. For his part, President Putin underlined that relations between the two states have reached an unprecedented high level, serving as a model of partnership, while making it clear that Russia continues to maintain its role as a reliable resource supplier.
End the war
The complete cessation of hostilities in the Middle East cannot be delayed, while the resumption of conflict is unacceptable, argued Chinese President Xi Jinping. "The complete cessation of hostilities cannot be delayed, the resumption of conflict is even more unacceptable, while adherence to peace negotiations is of particularly vital importance," Jinping stated, referring to China's position on the situation in the Middle East. As he noted, the situation in the Middle East is at a critical stage and is poised to transition from war to peace. "The situation in the Persian Gulf region of the Middle East is at a decisive stage of transition from war to peace," the Chinese president underlined.
The law of the jungle
According to Xi, the world is facing the risk of returning to the "law of the jungle." "The current international situation is undergoing profound changes, and the world is facing the risk of returning to the law of the jungle. In this context, the progressive nature, scientific basis, and practical value of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation are becoming increasingly apparent," stated Xi Jinping, noting that China supports the extension of the Good-Neighborliness Treaty with Russia and is ready to advance cooperation between the two countries based on the principle of mutual support. "China supports the extension of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation and will work with Russia to preserve the spirit of this treaty, steadily promoting bilateral strategic cooperation between China and Russia back-to-back," Xi underlined.
Leap in development
As the Chinese president noted, the signing 25 years ago of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation allowed China-Russia relations to experience a leap in their development. "The signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between China and Russia laid the institutional foundation for long-term relations of good-neighborliness, friendship, and comprehensive strategic cooperation, after which relations between the two countries achieved a leap in their development," stated Xi Jinping, who emphasized that the relations between Russia and China, based on mutual respect and cooperation, offer predictability and stability in a chaotic world. "The model of building a new type of interstate relations (between Russia and China), based on mutual respect, fairness, and mutually beneficial cooperation, constantly offers valuable global stability and predictability in a chaotic world," Xi stated.
China and Russia will build a fairer world
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China and Russia must build a fairer system of global governance. "As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major global powers, China and Russia must, taking into account long-term interests, achieve national renewal through the promotion of a comprehensive strategic cooperation of a higher level of quality, while building a fairer and more rational system of global governance reform," the Chinese leader stated, maintaining that the two countries must fully implement the agreements reached within the framework of extending the Good-Neighborliness Treaty.
Putin: Relations with China at an unprecedented high level
Russian-Chinese relations have reached an unprecedented high level, constituting a model of partnership, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Today, our relations have reached an unprecedented high level, constituting a model of a truly comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Russian leader noted, pointing out that it is no coincidence that a large part of the Russian government delegation, as well as business leaders and representatives of social and educational organizations, are participating in the composition of the Russian delegation. Putin also recalled that 25 years ago, the two countries signed the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation. "This is a fundamental interstate document, which forms the basis for the development of cooperation in all fields and fully retains its relevance," Putin added, noting that relations between Russia and China have repeatedly passed the test of diplomatic durability and stability.
Present at the APEC Summit
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, confirmed during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping his readiness to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen in the autumn. "We fully support the activities of the Chinese presidency in the forum of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation during the current year. For my part, I would like to confirm my readiness to participate in the APEC summit of this format in Shenzhen in November of the current year," Putin stated.
Stabilizing factor
The cooperation between Russia and China in foreign policy constitutes one of the key stabilizing factors of international relations, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Our cooperation in foreign affairs is one of the main stabilizing factors on the international stage," Putin stated, noting that Russia and China are strengthening their cooperation within the UN, BRICS alliance, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). "In today's tense situation on the international stage, our close cooperation is particularly necessary. We are strengthening our coordination in the UN, in BRICS, in the G20, and other platforms. We will continue active cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. I am certain that together we will worthily honor the 25th anniversary of the SCO this year, which has become an excellent example of fair problem-solving and promoting integration in the wider shared region," Putin stated.
Reliable resource supplier
Putin also maintained that China remains a responsible consumer of energy resources amid the crisis in the Middle East. "In the context of the crisis in the Middle East, Russia continues to maintain its role as a reliable supplier of resources, while China remains a responsible consumer of these resources," Putin stated. "The engine of economic cooperation is Russian-Chinese cooperation in the energy sector. In the context of the crisis in the Middle East, Russia continues to maintain its role as a reliable energy supplier, while China remains a responsible consumer of these resources," Putin stated. As he noted, Russia and China will continue to implement the mutual visa exemption policy for citizens of the two countries. "Additional impetus to strengthening humanitarian contacts was given by the introduction, on your initiative dear friend, of the mutual visa-free regime for the citizens of our countries. This practice, of course, we will continue," Putin stated during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
More democratic world order
Russia and China seek the construction of a more democratic world order, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin. "A complex process of shaping a polycentric world, based on the balance of interests of all its participants, is underway. Together with our Chinese friends, we defend cultural and civilizational diversity, as well as respect for the sovereign development of states, and we seek the construction of a fairer and more democratic world order," Putin stated during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
What they agreed
China and Russia agreed to extend the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation, the Xinhua news agency reported. "The leaders of the two states unanimously agreed to extend the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation," Xinhua points out. The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special representative of the Russian president, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that the RDIF expanded its cooperation with China following the visit of the Russian diplomatic delegation under Vladimir Putin. According to him, an agreement was reached with the China Architecture Design & Research Group for cooperation in the field of infrastructure and investment projects in Russia and China.
Joint investment projects
Concurrently, a cooperation agreement was signed with the China-SCO Demonstration Zone and the Russian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce to develop joint investment projects. Furthermore, cooperative relations were developed with the Administration of the Wenchang International Aerospace City and the China Construction Eighth Engineering Division to support Russian-Chinese cooperation in the field of civil space infrastructure projects. Dmitriev underlined that the new projects will allow for the resolution of complex cooperation issues between the two countries. Meanwhile, the RDIF and its Chinese partners have already implemented "more than 50 flagship joint projects," with the total volume of foreign investments exceeding 800 billion rubles. Earlier, the official spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, had stated that during the upcoming talks, the two sides would discuss cooperation in various sectors, as well as regional and international issues.
Warm reception
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day state visit, which began with an official welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. In Tiananmen Square, the President of Russia was welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders shook hands, and then a military band performed the national anthems of both countries to the sound of artillery fire. A special moment of the ceremony was the performance by the military orchestra of the song "Moscow Nights" ("Podmoskovnye vechera") during the inspection of the guard of honor. Following the reception of the delegations and a brief conversation with Chinese students, the two leaders entered the building, where the official part of the talks began, during the opening of which they called each other friend.
"I warmly welcome the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to China for a state visit. For many years we have maintained close ties… the centuries-old friendship and good-neighborly relations have taken even deeper root in the hearts of our peoples," Xi stated. "Honorable Mr. President, Mr. Xi Jinping, dear friend, it would be appropriate to use a Chinese proverb. As far as we know, in China they say: 'We have not seen each other for one day, but it is as if three autumns have passed,'" Putin replied. Following the completion of the meetings within the framework of the visit, the signing of a joint declaration on deepening relations of comprehensive partnership and cooperation is planned, as well as a package of interstate strategic documents between the relevant agencies.
South China Morning Post: China-Russia cooperation is based on trust
The cooperation between China and Russia is based on trust, which has been shaped and strengthened through many years of interaction between the two countries, states the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post (SCMP), commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing. "Many joint statements confirmed that the ties between Beijing and Moscow are defined by long-standing, complementary, and frequent exchanges of visits," the report notes. "We often think that the foundation of mutual trust must precede cooperation. But trust is built through continuous and gradual interaction, where small steps accumulate and lead to a broader partnership, while stable mechanisms of cooperation are gradually formed," stated the deputy director of the Russia Research Institute at Tsinghua University, Wu Dahui. The SCMP cites data from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to which since his first inauguration as head of state on May 7, 2000, Putin has made 25 visits to China as president or prime minister. The current visit also constitutes his first trip abroad for 2026. As for Chinese President Xi Jinping, he has met with Putin more than 40 times.
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