Putin Arrives in Beijing for State Visit
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a state visit aimed at strengthening the partnership between Russia and China.
- He was greeted with a formal reception and will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
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Why It Matters
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a visit aimed at deepening the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China. This visit follows closely after US President Donald Trump's visit to the same city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a visit aimed at deepening the two sides’ comprehensive partnership, four days after the Chinese capital hosted US President Donald Trump.
This is the Russian leader’s 25th visit to China.
Putin was given a formal red-carpet reception at the airport, where he shared a warm handshake with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. A military guard of honour stood to attention, and teenagers waved Chinese and Russian flags to welcome him.
Amid the chant of “welcome, welcome, warm welcome”, Wang walked Putin to his car on the red carpet before the two exchanged a few words with smiles on their faces.
Putin will stay at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the traditional venue for hosting foreign leaders. His official itinerary begins on Wednesday morning in Tiananmen Square with an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Open Questions
- What specific agreements or outcomes are expected from Putin's meeting with Xi Jinping?
- What are the key areas of focus for deepening the Russia-China partnership during this visit?
