Putin and Xi Showcase Russia-China Bond at Infrastructure Summit

Putin travels to China to meet Xi Jinping at infrastructure summit amid isolation over Ukraine invasion
Meeting seen as symbolic show of China-Russia alliance, though China holds more power
Leaders to discuss bilateral ties "in their entirety" during summit sidelines meeting
Both nations appreciate each other's support - China values Russia standing up to the West, Russia relies on China's trade and backing
Putin and Xi have described each other as "dear friends", alliance based on personal relationship