Ties That Bind, in More Ways Than One The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing has brought into sharp focus the ever strengthening ties between China and Russia.
Just days after US President Donald Trump's trip to Asia, Putin's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlights that even as major powers jockey for position on the global stage, certain bonds of friendship remain unshakeable.
The economic underpinnings of this partnership have been a subject of much speculation. While details are scarce, it is clear that China and Russia aim to significantly increase their trade ties in the coming years.