Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing state ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, marking the start of Putin's two-day state visit to China. The ceremony took place on Wednesday and included a 21-gun salute at Tian'anmen Square. Military honours were also on display as the two leaders appeared together in the Chinese capital.During the ceremony, a military band played the national anthems of Russia and China. Putin, accompanied by Xi, reviewed the guard of honour of the People's Liberation Army and watched a march-past and performances by the military band. Children waving Chinese and Russian flags also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 08:01 LONDON
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