Putin and Xi deepen ties after Trump visits China

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing. During the visit, Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized their close partnership and shared a vision of a 'multipolar' world order.

The two leaders also criticized U.S. foreign policy as 'irresponsible.' The timing of the visit, just days after Trump's departure, highlighted the balancing act Xi is performing between maintaining stable relations with the U.S. and strengthening ties with Russia.