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Russia and China Formalize Economic, Security and AI Pacts as Mishustin Meets Xi in Beijing

A joint communique capped the trip, signaling tighter economic ties, expanded citizen‑protection cooperation, a formal push into shared AI standards.

Overview

  • The leaders met in the Great Hall of the People, concluding the Russian prime minister’s two‑day visit after the 30th heads‑of‑government session in Hangzhou.
  • The communique preserves momentum on settling trade in national currencies while deepening financial coordination through the bilateral Financial Dialogue and a dedicated subcommission.
  • Both sides pledged firm mutual support on core interests, with China opposing external interference in Russia’s internal affairs and voicing support for its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • Moscow and Beijing agreed to intensify coordination to protect their nationals in third countries, including emergency evacuations during conflicts, instability or natural disasters.
  • The package launches an Expert Council on artificial intelligence and signals readiness to work on a Chinese‑proposed World Organization for AI, alongside plans to improve trade structure and attract mutual investment.