Russia, China Reaffirm ‘No Limit’ Partnership During Putin’s Visit to Beijing

The visit took place amid heightening concerns among Washington and Brussels over China’s role in aiding Russia to rebuild its defense industrial base.

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese officials upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on May 16, 2024. Alexander Ryumin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping on May 16, reaffirming their “no limit” partnership amid increasing pressure from the United States and the European Union (EU).

Mr. Putin arrived in Beijing on the morning of May 16, beginning a two-day state visit at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader.