“China and Russia: A Friendship in Chaotic Times”

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, where he expressed that the world is currently in a state of chaos due to significant changes happening in a century. Despite this, Xi emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Russia, stating that this strategic partnership acts as a stabilizing force. The two leaders have previously committed to a new era of their partnership, portraying the United States as a disruptive force. Both countries have faced pressure from the U. S. , with Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and China’s growing military and economic strength being targeted. The leaders have sought to present the West as declining and decadent, in response to perceived historical humiliations. Meanwhile, the U. S. views China as its biggest competitor and Russia as its primary threat. The BRICS summit, where Xi and Putin met, was seen as a crucial platform for cooperation among emerging economies, aiming to create a more equal and orderly global system.