China and Russia hold trade expo ahead of Putin's Beijing visitPutin's Beijing visit
China hosted the 10th edition of a bilateral trade expo with Russia in Beijing this week as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to visit the city.
The event came days after U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing, highlighting how China is managing ties with both Moscow and Washington as great-power competition intensifies.
- China and Russia have expanded trade since Western sanctions narrowed Moscow's options in Europe.
- Beijing often hosts high-level visits to project stability and control during periods of international tension.
- Large bilateral expos are a common tool for signaling that political ties should also translate into business deals.
