“President Xi Jinping welcomed the visiting President Vladimir Putin, the two leaders had a brief conversation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the X social network.
Representatives of 130 countries are gathering in China this week, invited to a conference dedicated to President Xi Jinping’s major project, the <a href="https://www.archyde.com/su-huilun-sang-half-of-head-hit-by-camerasuddenly-silenced-and-squatted-on-the-ground-picture-exposed-by-touching-your-head-with-pain-ettoday-starlight-cloud-ettoday-news-cloud/” title=”Su Huilun sang half of "Head Hit by Camera"!Suddenly silenced and squatted on the ground… Picture exposed by touching your head with pain | ETtoday Starlight Cloud | ETtoday News Cloud”>Belt and Road Initiative, through which Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the world.
Top of the list of invitees to the China Development Initiative Forum event is the Russian president, who is visiting one of the world’s biggest economies for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine that left Moscow in international isolation.
Putin met Hungarian leader Viktor Orban in China earlier on Tuesday and said he was happy to still have ties with some European countries.
Despite Moscow’s attack on Ukraine, V. Orban maintains relations with the Kremlin.
On Wednesday, V. Putin should meet with Xi Jinping for negotiations, the Kremlin announced.
“During the negotiations, special attention will be paid to international and regional issues,” the statement said, without giving further details.
Putin is seeking to strengthen already strong relations with his communist neighbor, although Moscow is now becoming more of a junior partner.
Experts expect that there will be few big surprises during the Russian leader’s visit to China, and believe that the meeting will be more of a symbolic gesture of support for Moscow.
“Russia understands that China does not want to sign any high-profile deals,” Alexander Gabuyev of the Carnegie Center for Strategic Studies in Moscow told AFP.
“China has all the cards,” he said.
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**Interview with Dr. Emily Chen, International Relations Expert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Chen. The Belt and Road Initiative seems to be a major focal point for global relations, especially with the recent gathering of representatives from 130 countries in China. What do you think are China’s primary motives behind this initiative?
**Dr. Chen:** Thank you for having me. The Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, is certainly a multifaceted project. Primarily, China aims to expand its economic influence and create new trade routes that will benefit its economy. This initiative is also an avenue for China to assert itself on the global stage, particularly in regions where U.S. influence has traditionally been strong.
**Editor:** Indeed, there’s been a significant focus on the geopolitical implications of the BRI. With President Putin attending the recent conference, what does this signify for the relationship between China and Russia?
**Dr. Chen:** Putin’s participation underscores a strategic partnership that has grown between China and Russia, especially in light of Western sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict. This meeting serves to reinforce their alliance and economic cooperation. Russia sees the BRI as a way to integrate more closely with China and tap into new markets, which is crucial for its economy as it grapples with isolation.
**Editor:** How could the Belt and Road Initiative potentially threaten U.S. interests, as some analysts suggest?
**Dr. Chen:** The BRI has the potential to challenge U.S. dominance in several regions, particularly in Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. By investing in infrastructure and creating economic dependencies, China can increase its political influence, which may counter U.S. strategic objectives. Moreover, if countries become more reliant on China for trade and investment, they might be less inclined to support U.S.-led initiatives.
**Editor:** Given the evolving dynamics, what should the U.S. response be to the growing influence of the BRI?
**Dr. Chen:** The U.S. needs a comprehensive strategy that includes fostering strong partnerships with allies, investing in infrastructure projects in developing countries, and advocating for transparent and sustainable practices. It’s also crucial for the U.S. to engage diplomatically with nations that are considering involvement in the BRI to offer viable alternatives.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Chen, for your insights. The developments from the Belt and Road Initiative will undoubtedly have long-term impacts on global geopolitics.
**Dr. Chen:** Thank you for having me. It’s certainly an important topic to watch in the coming years.
