Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure

Beijing — Less than a week after Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump, the Chinese leader is hosting another guest of honor – and this time it’s a close ally. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in the Chinese capital Tuesday for a state visit clearly calibrated to … The post Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure appeared first on Egypt Independent .

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