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What will Russia and China's leaders discuss over two-day visit?

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What will Russia and China's leaders discuss over two-day visit?

Russia says it has "high expectations" for President Vladimir Putin's visit to China - as Moscow and Beijing move to deepen what the Kremlin calls their "privileged partnership". Putin will travel to China on May 19 and 20, less than a week after US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. August Hakansson looks at whats at stake.

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Asia / Pacific Issued on: 19/05/2026 - 12:23 Share Russia says it has "high expectations" for President Vladimir Putin's visit to China - as Moscow and Beijing move to deepen what the Kremlin calls their "privileged partnership". Putin will travel to China on May 19 and 20, less than a week after US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. August Hakansson looks at whats at stake.

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