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May 21, 2026 · Evening edition
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 20 for summit talks that highlighted deepening China‑Russia coordination and joint criticism of U.S. security plans, with signed cooperation agreements and discussions on energy and global strategy.
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