Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, just days after the Chinese leader hosted Donald Trump, signaling a significant diplomatic moment between China and Russia.
The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People
May 20, 2026
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What's the storyChinese President Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, just days after US President Donald Trump's visit.
The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People, with military honors and children waving flags welcoming both leaders. A military band also played the Russian and Chinese national anthems for the duo.
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