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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a major summit in Beijing just days after US President Donald Trump's visit. Highlighting the 30th anniversary of their strategic partnership, Xi issued an urgent call for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East to secure global trade, while Putin reaffirmed Russia’s role as a reliable energy supplier amid maritime disruptions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for a high-stakes summit. Xi emphasized the need to avoid the "Thucydides Trap" and called for 2026 to be a historic turning point where cooperation outweighs competition for global prosperity.