Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Putin and Trump to Discuss Strategic Partnerships and Global Issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call on February 4, reaffirming their strategic partnership amid growing global uncertainty and ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They praised their cooperation in political, economic, and security areas, with Putin calling their ties a stabilising global factor. Xi proposed a "grand plan" to deepen bilateral relations. Hours later, Xi spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump, discussing trade, Taiwan, and global issues, emphasizing mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. Trump described the call as "excellent" and highlighted positive relations. The talks occurred amid ongoing diplomatic engagements between China, Russia, and Western countries, with China denying accusations of direct military support to Russia.