A Marriage of Convenience: Putin's China Visit Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing on May 19 20, marking a significant milestone in Sino Russian relations.
The trip aims to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, which has been the cornerstone of their bilateral ties since its signing in 2001.
The timing of Putin's visit is not coincidental, coming just a day after United States President Donald Trump departed China following his own high profile visit.