Chinese and Russian Leaders Meet in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for discussions in Beijing from May 19 to 20. The two leaders engaged in talks during President Putin's state visit to the Chinese capital.
Proximity of State Visits Noted
The meeting between President Xi and President Putin took place just days after President Xi had concluded discussions with US President Donald Trump. President Trump had visited Beijing on May 15. The close timing of these high-level state visits was observed.