Putin Wraps Up Two-Day China Visit With New Strategic Partnership Deals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has completed his two-day visit to China. The trip focused on strengthening political cooperation and expanding the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing. Putin Receives Ceremonial Farewell in China At the airport, an honor guard and schoolchildren carrying Russian and Chinese flags bid farewell to the Russian leader. The children shouted the phrase "We warmly see you off” as Putin prepared to depart. Putin arrived in China on May 19, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed him on behalf of Beijing. Chinese officials organized an official reception ceremony for the Russian delegation, which included an honor guard and children waving the flags of both nations.