The SCMP pointed to the unprecedented friendship between Putin and Xi Jinping

Few relations between world leaders have been as personal and friendly as those between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This was reported on May 19 by the South China Morning Post newspaper.

"Over the years, their relationship has been defined not only by summits and state visits, but also by a growing list of highly personal rituals, including meals, birthday celebrations, sporting events, boat trips and tea parties on the lake shore," the article says.

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