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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a two-day summit in Beijing, though they notably failed to secure a deal on a major gas pipeline.
This news analysis examines the deepening strategic alignment between Russia and China, framing the summit as a demonstration of a 'multipolar' world order against Western influence. While both leaders used strong rhetoric to hail their 'unyielding' relationship, the analyst argues this is not a partnership of equals but rather a scenario where China acts as a dominant partner to a Russia constrained by Western sanctions and the war in Ukraine. The failure to sign the 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline deal is a central point of interest, illustrating China's reluctance to become overtly dependent on Russian energy supplies. Furthermore, the analysis highlights that China continues to maintain a publicly neutral stance on the conflict in Ukraine while logistically and economically bolstering the Russian war effort, a strategy aimed at preserving China's global influence and interests.
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