China welcomes Putin's attendance at APEC meeting in Shenzhen

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 3, 2026

China welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Saturday.

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