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- Russia's President Vladimir Putin is meeting China's Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- The countries formed a "no limits" partnership in the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
- But there are risks as well as rewards for China.
China's leader, Xi Jinping, rolled out the red carpet for his "old friend" Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
As he arrived at Beijing's People's Hall, the Russian president was greeted by children waving Russian flags, hundreds of soldiers, and an orchestra playing Soviet themes.
For his part, Putin lavished praise on China, whose support has been vital during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.