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Xi and Putin bro down in Beijing

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Sino-Russian ties are growing ever stronger.
On Tuesday, Xi sat down for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
This happens a lot: Xi and Putin have met over 45 times since Xi came to power in late 2012.
It was all good vibes between the two heads of state. Xi said (Xinhua):

“Chin...