China’s Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand’ Ties: State Media

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on May 16, 2024. Sergei BOBYLYOV / POOL / AFP

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin he was ready to “expand” cooperation on Wednesday, state media reported. The two leaders exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Xi said China was “ready to join Putin to constantly expand all-around pragmatic cooperation between (our) two countries,” state news agency Xinhua reported.

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