Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, reaffirming a commitment to mutual trust, support, and deepened cooperation. The meeting occurred as both nations seek strategic coordination amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Lavrov stated Russia could assist China with energy supplies, potentially compensating for shortages caused by disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He also indicated President Vladimir Putin plans to visit China in the first half of the year.
China also hosted Vietnamese President To Lam and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan this week, acknowledging the broader economic impacts of current global conflicts. Both China and Russia have publicly criticized the US-Israel war on Iran, a shared ally.