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Putin was greeted by Xi in a grand welcome ceremony at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People. A military band played Russia's national anthem, followed by the Chinese anthem. Frances Mao
Xi then led Putin on a walk around the square, past various military contingents, their route lined with a red carpet. A contingent of civilians waved pompoms and cheered as they walked past. Reporting from Singapore
The welcome ceremony has now ended, and the duo have now entered a meeting in the Great Hall.
Putin and Xi have now kicked off what state media has described as "small group" talks.
We believe that security and foreign issues are on the agenda in the morning meetings. Of course, the war in Ukraine will likely be top of mind.
Analysts say Putin will want to reaffirm China’s support for Russia, especially its economic relationship and the flow of Chinese manufacturing equipment and technology which is critical to Russia's war effort.
Meanwhile Xi could seek a briefing from Putin on what Russia's strategy is in Ukraine and perhaps also assurances that Putin will not make good on the nuclear threats that he's made before, says Phillip Ivanov from think tank the Asia Society. China has made it clear that any nuclear move by Russia over Ukraine is a red line for them.
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