February 5, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Later the same day, Xi talked with US President Donald Trump over phone, according to Xinhua News Agency. 

In the virtual meeting with Putin, Xi said China and Russia should work together to maintain global strategic stability as the international situation has become increasingly turbulent since the beginning of the year, Xinhua News Agency reported.

As responsible major countries and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and Russia have the obligation to encourage the international community to uphold fairness and justice, firmly safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II, resolutely defend the UN-centered international system and the basic norms of international law, Xi said. 

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