China's Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, touted the countries' "unyielding" ties, and took a loosely veiled jab at Trump's policies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, and the former was beaming when he told the latter: “I haven’t seen you in a day, but it’s as if three autumns have passed.

Russia will be looking for energy and trade deals with China, as well as continuing geopolitical support.

Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.

The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China has triggered global discussion over Beijing’s diplomatic priorities, especially when compared to the reception earlier given to US President Donald Trump.

Russia and China deepen their strategic alliance as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sign more than 40 new trade agreements, push de-dollarisation, and expand trade in yuan and rubles. The two leaders also slam Western dominance,