Monday, September 18, 2023

China's Top Diplomat Heads To Russia After Consultations With The US On Ukraine

 

BBC News: China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks 

China's top diplomat Wang Yi is visiting Russia for security talks, as Moscow seeks continued support for its war on Ukraine. 

A close ally of Moscow, Beijing is accused of supporting Russia indirectly during the war, which it denies. 

His visit comes after Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Kim Jong Un amid US fears they could strike an arms deal. 

Russian media said Mr Wang's trip would also lay the ground for Mr Putin to make a landmark visit to Beijing soon. 

 Earlier this month Mr Putin said he expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but did not say when. Some observers believe he is likely to attend the Belt and Road Forum next month.  

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WNU Editor: They are laying the groundwork for another major Putin-Xi summit, the second such summit in a year. 

 China's Top Diplomat Heads To Russia After Consultations With The US On Ukraine  

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Russia for Security Talks -- Moscow Times/AFP  

China top diplomat heads to Russia for 4-day talks -- DW  

China's Wang Yi visits Russia ahead of possible Xi-Putin meeting -- Reuters  

China's foreign minister to visit Russia Sept 18-21 -Chinese foreign ministry -- Reuters  

Wang Yi in Russia for 'in-depth talks over strategic security issues' -- CGTN (China)  

Chinese top diplomat to start strategic security talks in Russia; channel vital to smooth high-level exchanges, ensuring mutual support -- Global Times

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