Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

France24 · 🇫🇷 public France · May 19, 2026 · 54 words · By Video by Carys GARLAND

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The claim that Vladimir Putin arrived in China is reported by multiple independent news organizations, including Al Jazeera, South China Morning Post, and RT News.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived for his own visit to China
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/19/trump-says-xi-assur…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354142/ru…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — After US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive on May 19 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
https://www.rt.com/news/640139-global-leaders-visit-china/

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