




It is Putin's first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to China, an economic lifeline for Russia after the West hit it with sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine
Xi's arrival for the visit marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China heralded the start of his first trip to Europe since 2019, which will also see him visit Serbia and Hungary.
He also invited global investments in the Northern Sea route.
The two countries describe their relationship as a "comprehensive strategic partnership" that has "no limits" on potential cooperation.
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Indicating the level of urgency, President Xi Jinping issued an order for local governments to go “all out” to rescue those trapped and minimize the loss of life and damage to property.