Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for a meeting one week after Xi met with President Donald Trump for a summit. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports on how China is seeking to project itself as a stabilizing force on the world stage.
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