Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to China on May 17. Despite claims by China and Russia of strengthening their ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era,’ no breakthrough agreements were reached. However, experts pointed out that China seems to have some reservations about deepening military and economic ties with Russia.
Mr. Putin arrived in Beijing on May 16, marking his second visit to China in seven months and his first trip abroad since his reelection. China rolled out the red carpet at the airport, with a rare appearance by a female official, state councilor Shen Yiqin, to welcome him.
