Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump’s visit to Beijing
Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit
Xi, Putin meet in Beijing among pomp and pageantry
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing less than a week after Trump visit
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Key takeaways from Putin-Xi meeting
