Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in China talks after Trump visit

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs, including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin’s visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways. Putin is, however, weakened by years of Russia’s war on Ukrain...