Beijing Maintains Balance Between Two Forces: Who Matters More to China — Trump or Putin?

Relations between Russia and China are often characterized as a strategic partnership based on equality; however, in practice, Beijing strives to maintain a balance in global politics by building relations with both Moscow and Washington.

Political experts call the Russian president's visit to Beijing "diplomatic theater," aimed more at demonstrating solidarity, and note that China is concerned about the continuation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The signing of only 20 documents between the two countries instead of the expected 40 and the absence of a price agreement on the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline project indicate economic disagreements.

Western states, particularly the United States and Germany, are closely monitoring these contacts and, while not expecting fundamental changes in Beijing's relations with Moscow, hope that China will play a role in resolving the Ukrainian crisis.

Regardless of the number of visits, the fact that China's trade turnover with the United States and the European Union far exceeds its turnover with Russia confirms that economic priorities carry greater weight for Beijing. Against this backdrop, the question remains open: will China, while maintaining a balance between Russia and the United States, be able to fully realize its national interests under a new world order.

These and other issues are covered in the Baku TV report.