Xi Jingping says China will work with Russia to deal with international 'bullying'Topic:World Politics1h ago1 hours agoThu 8 May 2025 at 9:18amLoading...In short:President Xi Jinping has said China will work with Russia to deal with the "international counter-current of unilateralism and hegemonic bullying behaviour."Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomed Mr Xi for talks in the Kremlin that Moscow hopes will provide a diplomatic boost for the country at a key moment in the war with Ukraine.What's next?Mr Xi is the most powerful of more than two dozen foreign leaders who are visiting Moscow this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe.abc.net.au/news/xi-jinping-and-vladimir-putin-meet-in-moscow/105270714Link copiedShareShare articleChinese President Xi Jinping says Beijing will stand with Russia in the face of "hegemonic bullying" from other nations as he met with his counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.The Russian president welcomed Mr Xi for talks in the Kremlin that Moscow hopes will provide a diplomatic boost for the country at a key moment in the war with Ukraine."In the face of the international counter-current of unilateralism and hegemonic bullying behaviour, China will work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibilities of major world powers," Mr Xi told Mr Putin.Mr Xi also hailed the "deepening" trust between the two nations."The political mutual trust between China and Russia is becoming deeper, and the ties for pragmatic cooperation are becoming stronger," he said.Both leaders referred to each other as friends in the meeting. (Reuters: Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool)Mr Putin greeted Mr Xi in the Kremlin, calling him a "dear friend."The pair approached each other along a red carpet from opposite ends of one of the Kremlin's most opulent halls and shook hands in front of the cameras, then stood to attention for the playing of the Chinese and Russian national anthems.During the initial talks, Mr Putin assured the public and Mr Xi that relations between Moscow and Beijing benefit both nations and were not in opposition to others."We are developing our ties for the benefit of the peoples of both countries and are not opposed to anyone," he said.'Historical truth' of WWII important to PutinAs Trump rises, Xi 'takes the temperature' of the US-Australia bondPhoto shows A composite image of three men in suits As Donald Trump up-ends world order during his first few weeks in power, Xi Jinping is quietly testing the boundaries of this new reality, and the fallout could be felt in Ukraine, Taiwan and Australia. Mr Putin thanked Mr Xi for coming to Moscow to take part in ceremonies that also mark the 80th anniversary of what he said was Russia's "sacred" victory over the Nazis in World War II.He told his Chinese counterpart that their nations intend to defend the "historical truth" about World War II, which the Russian leader accuses the West of wanting to distort."Together with our Chinese friends we firmly stand on guard of historical truth, protect the memory of events of the war years and counter modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism," he said."The victory over fascism, achieved at the cost of enormous sacrifices, is of lasting significance."He said the two countries stand together now against "neo-Nazism".Mr Xi is the most powerful of more than two dozen foreign leaders who are visiting Moscow this week to mark the 80th anniversary.The celebrations are taking place at a key moment in the war with Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv come under US pressure to reach a peace deal.The pair stood to attention for the playing of the Chinese and Russian national anthems. (Reuters: Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool )China is also locked in a tariff war with the United States, and Mr Xi is expected to sign numerous agreements to deepen the "no limits" strategic partnership with Russia.China is Russia's biggest trading partner and has thrown Moscow an economic lifeline that has helped it navigate Western sanctions.Currently, China buys more Russian oil and gas than any other country.At the end of the initial meeting, both presidents said they would be happy to visit the other's country again in the near future, with Mr Xi saying he's sees Mr Putin as an "old friend."Reuters/AFPPosted 1h ago1 hours agoThu 8 May 2025 at 9:18amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSecond minister booted from cabinet as PM prepares reshuffleLIVEPhoto shows Ed Husic wearing a blue suit sitting in an office.More women in Labor than ever but top jobs still going to menBAnalysis by Brett WorthingtonPhoto shows Anika Wells Amanda Rishworth Katie Gallagher Anne AlyJacinta Nampijinpa Price joins Liberal Party as leadership race heats upTopic:Political Parties and MovementsPhoto shows A close up shot of a woman wearing a white blazer and black and white shirt.Conclave's second day begins with more black smoke as voting continuesTopic:Religious LeadersPhoto shows Black smoke spewing from a chimney.Cabinet ministers Mark Dreyfus, Ed Husic scrapped from new Albanese ministryTopic:Political LeadershipPhoto shows a composite image of two men wearing suitsRelated storiesUkraine accuses China of supplying weapons to RussiaTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows zelenskyyChina congratulated Albanese on election night. 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