Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China showcased a united front on global order, but reportedly resulted in few concrete gains for Moscow. Observers noted the trip reflected a shared push for a multipolar world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit this week offered China another opportunity to showcase its diplomatic weight after hosting US President Donald Trump. But behind the display of solidarity and trust, the packed trip appeared to yield few concrete gains for Moscow – notably no deals on the closely watched Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project. Still, Chinese observers said the trip reflected the shared push by Beijing and Moscow for a multipolar world order, even as economic and strategic.....