Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the 25th anniversary of their 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness. They signed a joint statement on strategic coordination and over 20 agreements on trade, energy, technology, and industry, with Kremlin officials calling relations at an unprecedented high. Discussions covered global issues like Middle East peace and Ukraine, while emphasizing energy ties like the Power of Siberia pipeline amid Western sanctions. The meetings, following a U.S. presidential visit, highlight China's central role in diplomacy and their shared push for a multipolar world.