Vladimir Putin heads to China for talks with Xi Jinping - DW News

[TexasTowelie]

It's been more than two years since the Russian and Chinese presidents used those words 'no limits' to describe the bilateral relations between them and their nations. Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to touch down in China, his first trip abroad since since the start of his fifth presidential term last week.

[brewens]

1. I wonder if it's possible to know when Putin's jet is in the air? Be a shame if sumptin' wuz to happen to it.

[Irish_Dem]

2. Two of the most evil men in the world are meeting.

To cook up more evil plans.

Some of those plans involve destroying democracy across the planet.

[lonely bird]

3. Both have problems

Xi is trying to navigate a demographic crisis.

Putin has no clue about building a national economy beyond oil and gas.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Xi has many more problems than just the demographics.

His economy is tanking due to his dismal judgement.

[lonely bird]

5. That is true

Look for more repression as pressure ramps up.

[Irish_Dem]

6. Yes of course.

Xi is going to have to crack down on the few freedoms he has given Chinese citizens.