Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement criticizing U.S. aggression and calling for a multipolar world order.
The agreement signals a deepening strategic alignment between Moscow and Beijing as they seek to challenge U.S. global influence and dismantle Western-led sanctions regimes.
The joint statement, which consists of approximately 18,000 characters [1], was released five days after former U.S. President Donald Trump visited China [1]. In the document, the two leaders denounced what they described as "aggressive" and "hegemonic" policies pursued by the United States [1].
Xi Jinping addressed the current state of global stability during the proceedings. "Today's world is not very peaceful. Unilateralism and hegemonism cause serious harm," Xi said [1].
Vladimir Putin emphasized the transition toward a new global structure. "We are creating a very great foundation for creating and sustaining a multipolar system," Putin said [1].
The two leaders also aligned their positions regarding the Korean Peninsula. The statement specifically opposes the use of force, isolation, or sanctions against North Korea [1].
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Zakun said that China maintains consistency in its positions and policies regarding the issues on the Korean Peninsula [1]. The meeting underscores a coordinated effort to present an alternative to the current international order, one that reduces the centrality of U.S. diplomatic and economic leverage.
“"Today's world is not very peaceful. Unilateralism and hegemonism cause serious harm,"”
The timing of this meeting, occurring shortly after a visit from Donald Trump, suggests that China and Russia are coordinating their geopolitical narratives to ensure a unified front. By explicitly opposing sanctions on North Korea and calling for a multipolar order, the two nations are attempting to weaken the efficacy of U.S.-led containment strategies in East Asia and beyond.
