Russian President Vladimir Putin visits China - in pictures
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, is welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. EPA
President Putin with President Xi at the start of the Russian leader's state visit to China. EPA
Mr Putin, left, and Mr Xi, fourth from right, meeting in Beijing. EPA
Mr Putin and Mr Xi shake hands during a signing ceremony. AFP
Chinese People's Liberation Army guards march during the welcome ceremony for President Putin. EPA
Mr Putin and Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People. Mr Putin's trip to China follows visits by US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Reuters
The leaders inspect an honour guard. EPA
A 21-gun salute rang out as a military band played during the welcome ceremony. AFP
PLA honour guards hold Chinese and Russian flags. Reuters
Mr Putin with Chinese engineer Peng Pai in Beijing, 26 years after they met during the Russian leader's first visit to China. AFP
Mr Putin told Mr Xi that Russian-Chinese relations were a model partnership. EPA
Dozens of children holding Russian and Chinese flags greeted the leaders. AFP