Beijing/Moscow, May 18 -- After US President Donald Trump, China will host Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the talks will focus on strategic partnership and global issues. Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19-20 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the two-day visit, Putin and Xi are expected to hold talks focusing on bilateral relations as well as other key international issues. Putin is also scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Both the leaders had signed a "no limits" strategic partnership in February 2022.

Ahead of the Russian President's trip, Xi and Putin exchanged "congratulatory letters" on Sunday. The messages came just days after a high-profile visit by US President Donald Trump to China,...