China Gives Putin Very Warm Ceremonial Welcome as Ilyushin Il-96 Lands in Beijing

China formally welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival in Beijing for a two-day official visit focused on expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries. Video footage published by The Associated Press showed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi greeting Putin at the airport alongside an honor guard and children waving Russian and Chinese flags. "Welcome! A warm welcome!” children chanted in Chinese as the Russian leader descended from the aircraft.