'Old friends' Xi and Putin to meet over tea, enjoy a banquet and sign a series of bilateral commitments

China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine

Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The meetings underscore Beijing's growing role in a fractured…

Russia seeks to resolve several trade issues during this week’s summit. But China holds the cards.