Russian leader Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing on May 20, the South China Morning Post reported, which would be days after President Xi Jinping’s summit in the Chinese capital with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback: Take our Survey New Window Facebook X LinkedIn Email Link Gift By Bloomberg News May 15, 2026 at 5:42 AM UTC Bookmark Save Russian leader Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing on May 20, the South China Morning Post reported, which would be days after President Xi Jinping ’s summit in the Chinese capital with his US counterpart Donald Trump .
The one-day trip is seen as a routine part of the Kremlin’s relationship with Beijing, the SCMP cited Bloomberg Terminal unidentified sources as saying, adding it’s unlikely to feature any elaborate ceremonies like a parade.
