Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit, days after Donald Trump's passage through China. The meeting with Xi Jinping aims to demonstrate that the strategic partnership between Russia and China remains unshakable amid Moscow's diplomatic isolation and Beijing's economic dependence.
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The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in China on May 19 and 20, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit. The agenda includes meetings with Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang, as well as the signing of a joint declaration on strategic cooperation.