Xi welcomes Putin to China as both leaders seek to bolster strategic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to China comes at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and will be the Russian leader’s first foreign trip since he began his fifth term in office last week. Related stories: Putin wants 3 things from Xi as he seeks to deepen Russia-China ties, analyst says Xi welcomes Putin to China as both leaders seek to bolster strategic ties