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Xi and Putin Highlight Their Friendship and Cooperation on Energy and Other Issues in Beijing Visit

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AI-generatedThe meeting reaffirms Russia-China energy cooperation, with a reported 35% increase in Russian oil exports to China in Q1 2026. This strengthens Russia's position as a key oil supplier to China, potentially reducing China's reliance on other sources and supporting Russian oil revenues. The channel is bilateral trade and energy supply agreements, with impact on global oil trade flows and pricing dynamics. The effect is region-specific (Russia-China) but has global implications for oil markets.
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- Russia's oil exports to China increased by 35% in Q1 2026.
- Putin and Xi met in Beijing on May 20, 2026.
- Leaders agreed to extend a friendship treaty originally signed in 2001.
- Discussions included energy cooperation.
- Xi recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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