Bloomberg Hosts May 21 Q&A on 20 Russia-China Deals After Putin Visit
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 21
Bloomberg Hosts May 21 Q&A on 20 Russia-China Deals After Putin Visit
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 21
May 21 at 11:30 a.m. HKT, Bloomberg will host a live Q&A on what Vladimir Putin’s China visit means for Beijing’s ties with Russia and the US.
The discussion follows Russia and China signing 20 agreements across trade, technology and energy, plus a joint statement backing a “multi-polar world” after Donald Trump’s Beijing trip.
A central question is whether Middle East energy turmoil and the Strait of Hormuz closure will speed talks on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
Bloomberg’s Dan Murtaugh, Paul Ablesky, Jenni Marsh and Yvonne Man will examine implications for US-China relations, global energy flows and broader geopolitical stability.
The session is open to all listeners, while only Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients can submit live questions.
Is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline more political leverage than an imminent energy deal, with pricing still a major hurdle?
Is the 'limitless' Sino-Russian alliance a true partnership or a temporary marriage of convenience against a common rival?
After the Iran war depleted its munitions, can the US military still deter a two-front conflict with Russia and China?
From $240 Billion Trade to Multipolar Ambitions: The Strategic Impact of the 2026 China-Russia Summit
Overview
The May 2026 summit in Beijing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping marked a major step in deepening Russia-China relations. Both leaders signed a comprehensive 47-page joint declaration and over 40 cooperation agreements across sectors like energy, trade, technology, and education. The summit’s central message was a shared vision for a multipolar world, moving beyond unipolar dominance. This partnership, hailed as reaching an unprecedented level, is built on practical steps such as using national currencies in trade and expanding strategic, economic, and technological cooperation, signaling a strong commitment to reshape the global order together.