Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
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Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
Steve Rosenberg discusses the warm reception Putin received in Beijing and the lack of progress on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline during his visit.
Brawley Benson analyzes Putin's visit to Beijing, highlighting the absence of significant agreements, particularly on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
Simone McCarthy reports on Xi Jinping's reception of Putin in Beijing and his indirect criticism of U.S. policies during their meeting.
Liz Lee and Ethan Wang report on Xi and Putin's joint criticism of U.S. policies and the absence of a major gas deal during their Beijing talks.
Ben Aris reports on Putin's visit to Beijing, highlighting the lack of progress on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline despite expectations of a deal.
Internazionale reports on Xi and Putin's joint criticism of U.S. policies and the absence of a major gas deal during their Beijing talks.
Internazionale reports on Xi and Putin's praise for their ties and the lack of progress on energy cooperation during their Beijing talks.
E. Eduardo Castillo and Simina Mistreanu report on Putin and Xi's meeting in Beijing, highlighting their friendship and growing energy trade.
RFE reports on Putin's visit to Beijing, highlighting the show of unity with Xi but the absence of a new pipeline deal.
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