Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in China, where representatives from 130 countries will gather for a Belt and Road Initiative forum. The meeting is seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Moscow, as China holds the upper hand in the relationship. Meanwhile, global headlines are dominated by the Israel-Hamas war, with Western officials criticizing China for not naming Hamas in statements on the conflict. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who called on China to use its influence to push for calm.

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