Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
