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Updated 2026-05-20 05:35 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Putin to reaffirm bilateral ties, following a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. China also confirmed an order for 200 Boeing planes, signaling potential cooperation in the aviation sector.

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NPR
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.
2026-05-20 05:26 UTC
CNBC
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
2026-05-20 05:22 UTC
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