A historic meeting is underway in Beijing as Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Chinese capital. The high-profile visit comes at a time of escalating tensions between the West and Russia, following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. As Putin's first foreign trip since the start of the conflict, analysts are closely watching for any signs of a potential alliance between China and Russia, which could have significant implications for global geopolitics. With the two leaders set to hold talks on key issues, including trade, security, and energy cooperation, the meeting is expected to be a major test of their bilateral relations.
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
