Russian President Vladimir Putin was listed first among the foreign leaders, followed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
According to China’s Foreign Ministry, Putin’s visit to Beijing underscores the determination of Russia and China to defend the legacy and outcomes of World War II.
The upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China is unprecedented, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
"Putin's absolutely unprecedented visit to China will take place, for which preparations are actively underway," Peskov told reporters.