Xi Jinping with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday. It was the Chinese leader’s first trip to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Photo: AP
China will face pressure when Ukraine’s allies visit, analysts say
- Pedro Sánchez, Emmanuel Macron and other leaders expected to push Beijing to convince Moscow to withdraw troops
- But it’s seen as unlikely to budge from its 12-point proposal that says talks are the only way towards peace
Xi Jinping with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday. It was the Chinese leader’s first trip to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Photo: AP