Xi Jinping cautions against law of the jungle in meeting with Putin

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that international relations are governed by a “law of the jungle,” during a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The warning was made at a meeting between the two leaders, where they also discussed their countries’ economic and security ties. The Financial Times reported that Xi gave Putin a red-carpet welcome, but also made a veiled jab at the United States.

According to CNN, the summit took place in China, where Xi and Putin were joined by other high-ranking officials from both countries. The Washington Post noted that tensions between Russia and the US have been rising, and that the meeting was seen as an opportunity for Xi to strengthen ties with his Russian counterpart.

The two leaders also engaged in cultural activities, including a dinner featuring traditional Chinese cuisine such as Peking duck. Reuters reported that they watched a performance of Chinese opera and ballet, including Swan Lake.

The summit marked a significant moment in the relationship between China and Russia, which have been strengthening their economic and security ties in recent years.

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