Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi and Putin this week are expected to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, a long-mooted project, which took a step forward during Putin’s last visit to China in September 2025.

But not only for the sake of energy will the conflict in Iran likely loom large in talks, especially in the wake of Trump’s visit.

The US leader sought consensus with continue reading …