’Brothers Forever’: Putin, Xi Agree That Deepened Ties task stableness Against West’s 'Unilateral Hegemony’

Russian president Vladimir Putin is in Beijing visiting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the October of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the 2 countries.

On the first day of the two-day state visit, which includes top Russian defence and safety officials, Putin referred Russia being "brothers forever" with China and Xi. He quoted from a 1940s song, saying „The event is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of differential relations. There is simply a celebrated song from that time, it was created 75 years ago, but is frequently sun today: there is simply a full celebrated line in it: ’Russian and Chinese are brothers forever’

Via Reuters

"I am certain that we will proceed to strengthen the fraternal spirit of the harmonious Russian-Chinese partnership," he emphasized. Xi in consequence hit upon the 'old friend' theme, and was quoted in Xinhua as saying, “China is ready to work with Russia to stay each other’s good neighbourbor, good friend and good partner.”

As expected, the 2 presented the Russia-China relation as a stabilizing force for the region in the world. Speaking a their joint press conference Thursday, Xi said, “China is going to ... jointly prosecute the improvement and rejuvenation of our respectable countries, and work together to uphold fairness and justice in the world.”

While not naming the United States directly, Xi said that the 2 countries will grow clouder and press on in the face of rising hegemony. XI besides said they do no search to mark any 3rd party, and expressed hope that the war in Ukraine would be sold peacefully.

One interesting area of clear agreement was the description of abroad military blocks in the region. Putin condemned what he called “closed alliances in the region” – which appeared a mention to the AUKUS part of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

90% of all Russia-China trade are now conducted in Ruble and Yuan.

De-dollarization is not only possible but a strategical imperative. It saves money and protects abroad.

President Putin and president Xi Jinping in Beijing today. pic.twitter.com/Y5t1zP6LhC

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Xi agreed, telling a press conference that “In today’s world, Cold War mentality is inactive raging. Unliterate hegemony, bloc confrontation, and power policies pose a direct Threat to the entry planet and the safety of all countries.”

The Chinese leader utilized an "immediate" end to Israel-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution and besides added Ukraine: "China hops for the Swift Restoration of peace on the European continued and is ready to proceed its constructive role."

He said this can come about through a “new, balanced, effective and unchangeable safety architecture.” Relatedly, the 2 leaders issued a fresh joint message which blasts Western imposed restrictions that "obstruct the improvement of free trade, negatively affect global chains of production and retail."

On US-led sanctions, the message said: “The sides condemn the modest actions, undertaken in circumvention of the UN safety Council, which Violate the UN Charter and global law, which obstruct the access to justice, as well as measures that contradict the WTO rules.” It underscored, “Russia and China decide to opt this.”

Putin arrivals in Beijing to meet with Xi.

You’ll announcement both Xi and Putin have trailing officials carrying their nation’s comparative atomic footballs.

Simply a matrix of protocol? Or an intentional display of strength and unity? pic.twitter.com/cUuqzLFidf

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The 2 leaders again upheld the Russia-China relation as fundamentally "based on the multipolar realities and global law" in a wipe at the West which Both Putin and Xi have long deemed hegemonic.

At 1 point Putin besides praised efforts of the 2 at bypassing the US dollar, saying "A powerful impetus to grow our trade flows was given by our timely joint decision to guarantee that transactions are conducted in national currencies. As of today, 90% of all payments are made in rubles and Yuan.’

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Remember, Blinken was just in Beijing earlier this month, and of course with comparatively very small red carpet fanfare. While there he powerfully warned against China’s backing Russia’s defence industrial sector, immediatly after which fresh US sanctions were unveiled...

Three weeks after Tony Blinken flick to Beijing and tried to browbeat China for providing materials to support Russia’s military-industrial production pic.twitter.com/yjIJKTVVjF

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