Xi Jinping Arrives In Sochi, Meets With Putin -- Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat
Xi Jinping arrived in Sochi today, giving a public signal of increasing China-Russia cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Sochi today, where he will attend tomorrow’s opening ceremony for the 2014 Winter Olympics. While in Sochi, Xi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Chinese-language Xinhua report on their meeting contained no specifics, but many effusive expressions of cordiality. Xi called Russia a “good neighbor, good partner, and good friend.” He equated his visit to Russia for the Sochi Olympics to congratulating a neighbor on a happy occasion. Putin agreed that in coming to Russia, Xi was coming “to see a good friend.”
Chinese media reported on the trip as a sign of strong cooperation between China and Russia. An article from Xinhua, reposted on the People’s Daily website, noted that both in 2013 and 2014, Xi chose Russia for his first overseas trips. “That serves as a potent proof of the special bond between the two nations,” the article said. That “special bond” has been on display since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2013 — since then, he has visited Russia three times and had half a dozen meetings with Putin.
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My Comment: As to where is President Obama .... his explaination on why he decided not to go is here. As to what is my take on why President Obama decided not to go .... this is not his show and his "relationship" with Putin is in the toilet.
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