Xi Jinping has arrived in Russia on the first stop of his maiden overseas tour as president of China.He is
set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the two likely to discuss energy and investment deals.Xi's wife, well-known military singer Peng Liyuan, is with him on this trip.
Russia is one of the world's biggest energy producers, and China is the world's top energy consumer. Bilateral trade is booming, reaching a record $88bn (£58bn) last year.
Beijing and Moscow have held similar positions over a number of thorny diplomatic issues, from Iran to Syria to North Korea, and some analysts suggest the bond is likely to strengthen
The choice of Moscow as Mr Xi's first destination is seen as symbolic, and a move from China to counter the US pivot to Asia
He will also visit Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo on his tour, which continues until March 30,2013
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