Overview

• Xi Jinping attended the 80th Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking a significant show of Sino-Russian unity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
• China and Russia reaffirmed their 'no limits' partnership, emphasizing deepening political trust and record bilateral trade of $244.9 billion in 2024.
• Discussions between the leaders included plans for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which could expand Russian gas exports to China by 50 billion cubic meters annually.
• The parade featured a 102-man Chinese honor guard, the largest foreign contingent, and was attended by 27 world leaders, showcasing diplomatic support for Russia.
• Moscow implemented heightened security measures during the event, following Ukrainian drone attacks that disrupted airport operations earlier in the week.