Analysis: What China, Russia Stand to Gain From Their SummitーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS

Why It Matters

The summit reinforces a geopolitical axis that could complicate Western diplomacy, stabilize Russia’s sanctions-hit economy through deeper China ties, and affect global energy markets; how Taiwan and security issues are handled will shape regional risk and strategic calculations.

Summary

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for their first in-person talks since September, coming days after a US-China summit. Both leaders framed the meeting as a joint pushback against a Western-led international order, while also pursuing distinct national goals: China seeks the optics of a major-power able to engage both Washington and Moscow, and Russia aims to secure political coordination on Ukraine and Iran plus an economic lifeline amid Western sanctions. Energy and trade were central, with Russian executives in the delegation underscoring Moscow’s role as a key oil supplier to China amid global supply disruptions. Observers will also watch how Taiwan is addressed, signaling the depth of strategic alignment or limits to the partnership.

Original Description

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin to Beijing for summit talks Wednesday. NHK World's Yoshida Mayu explains what might be on the agenda and what each side hopes to gain.

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