Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mark MagnierApril 14, 2026 at 09:59 PM

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Top Russian and Chinese envoys, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov, met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss pressing global issues. Their discussions included the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, as well as tensions surrounding Taiwan. The meeting highlighted concerns about global instability and unilateral hegemony, perceived as a jab at the United States. Lavrov warned of dangerous geopolitical games in East Asia, including Taiwan and the Korean peninsula. The diplomats also discussed plans for a meeting between Presidents Putin and Xi later this year, continuing their frequent high-level engagements. Both sides emphasized the need for international morality and a multipolar world, criticizing attempts to contain Russia and China.

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Lavrov warned of “some very, very dangerous games going on” in East Asian geopolitical hotspots that included Taiwan.

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The world “is facing severe challenges, and some countries are attempting to form ‘small circles’ to contain Russia and China,”

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As of April 2026, the two heads of state have met at least 45 times since Xi took office in 2013.

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The two top diplomats also discussed plans for a meeting “within the year” between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Top Russian and Chinese envoys met in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan.

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Xinhua news service 40% Donald Trump 50% Ukraine 60% Vladimir Putin 60% Xi Jinping 60% Taiwan ×270% Beijing ×370% United States ×270% Sergey Lavrov ×380% Wang Yi ×380% Russia ×490% China ×490%

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china-russia relations 90% international relations 80% ukraine 70% taiwan 70% geopolitical tensions 60% iran 60% unilateral hegemony 50% multipolarity 50% global governance 40%