Trump HUMILIATED? Xi’s GRAND WELCOME for Putin Compared to Cold Reception for U.S President | WATCH

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a high-profile welcome in Beijing as Chinese President Xi Jinping deepened strategic ties with Moscow during a closely watched diplomatic visit. The optics surrounding Putin’s arrival quickly sparked debate online after comparisons emerged between Beijing’s reception for the Russian leader and the protocol previously shown to U.S. President Donald Trump during earlier engagements with Chinese officials. Social media users and political commentators pointed to the level of representation, ceremonial treatment, and symbolism surrounding the airport welcome.