China and Russia deepen ties, sign 40+ deals to counter US
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, signing over 40 agreements across energy, trade, science, and infrastructure. The summit solidified their strategic partnership, with both leaders emphasizing a desire to counter US influence and promote a multipolar world order. The two nations also issued joint warnings regarding the US "Golden Dome" missile defense system, which they claim poses a threat to global stability.
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The cluster details a high-level summit between two major world powers resulting in numerous agreements and a joint statement on geopolitical strategy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=34 ai=0.1]
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