How Putin’s chance encounter with a Chinese boy in Beijing shaped a life’s path
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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How Putin’s chance encounter with a Chinese boy in Beijing shaped a life’s path
Over 25 years ago, Russia’s then new president visited China for the first time, noticing a young Hunan native in Beihai Park.