Putin Visits Beijing: Is China Now Running Russia’s Economy?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit comes just after a meeting with former US President Donald Trump. Since the Ukraine war began, China has become Russia’s main financial lifeline. This shift has quietly reshaped the Russian economy. Today, Chinese banks, technology, and trade flows keep key parts of Russia running. Experts wonder if Moscow has traded one superpower for another.