Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport
- Posted on May 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport
Xi Jinping’s friendship with Vladimir Putin has been cultivated over many visits and informal events, from pancakes to lakeside teas.
