Xi hosts Russian President Putin in Beijing days after Trump: What to know

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BEIJING – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on May 19 for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to South-east Asia. Underpinning the two nuclear powers’ relations is China’s economic heft complemented by Russia’s vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this week. Here’s what to know ahead of the meeting. Firm friends, frequent visits Mr Putin is a regular visitor to China and has met Mr Xi dozens of times, with the two leaders often calling to extend messages, condolences and congratulations – including birthday wishes….

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