On the eve of the visit of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to China, unexpected news was announced for the Beijing side. This was reported by the Chinese outlet Sohu.
According to the source, the matter concerns a statement made by Sergey Chemezov, the head of the state corporation "Rostec". According to him, Russian officials declared their readiness to supply aircraft engines to China. This, according to many analysts, was a real “surprise” for Beijing, since the Chinese side had not been expecting such a “gift.”
This very news further increased the diplomatic significance of Putin’s visit. Cooperation in the military-industrial sphere not only signifies a new stage in relations between the two states but may also affect the global geopolitical balance.
According to the information, at the end of the week Vladimir Putin will head to China on an official visit. His program includes four days of events. In particular, on August 31 — September 1, a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will take place in Tianjin.
After that, a large military parade dedicated to the victory in World War II is planned in Beijing. Analysts believe that this visit and the corresponding “gift” may elevate relations between the two countries to a new strategic level.
Thus, Putin’s visit to China promises not only political but also significant economic and military developments. This further intensifies the attention of the international community.
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