At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 16 to 17. President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony, and small-group and large-group talks with Putin at the Great Hall of the People. Xi also held a restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai.The two heads of state took a night walk, drank tea by the water, and talked about current affairs, leaving unforgettable memories of the friendly exchanges between China and Russia.