China and Russia strengthen ties amid tensions with US

Biden administration officials met with Chinese diplomats to ease strained relations and counter Chinese influence.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Russia for security talks after meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
Discussions addressed Ukraine, Taiwan, and preparations for potential summits between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Joe Biden.
China and Russia are aligning positions in response to perceived anti-China and anti-Russia policies from the US.
High-level talks aim to stabilize relations between the US, China, and Russia through continued diplomatic engagement.