Russia is moving to reaffirm its strategic relationship with China following Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping. Moscow has described Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to China as “very important,” and aims to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, energy and agriculture. Despite China-Russia ties strengthening since 2022, recent data show Chinese exports to Russia are down, while Russian exports to China are rising modestly, underscoring Moscow’s desire to stabilize the partnership amid wider geopolitical shifts.
Russia tries to re-stake its claim to China after Trump’s meeting with Xi