Xi Jinping Descends Stairs to Receive Putin in Beijing

Footage shows Xi descending the steps of the Great Hall as Putin arrives, marking a formal and closely watched moment in the ongoing summit between the two leaders. Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to personally welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-level talks.     The meeting is part of Putin’s official visit to China, with discussions expected to focus on bilateral cooperation, energy projects, and broader geopolitical coordination. The Great Hall of the People serves as China’s primary venue for major state meetings and diplomatic engagements.   …