Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing.
A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square and a military band played the national anthems of Russia and China during the ceremony.
Accompanied by Xi, Putin reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army.
The two heads of state also watched a march-past and performances from the military band.
At the invitation of Xi, Putin is on a state visit to China from Tuesday to Wednesday.
This is his 25th visit to China.
Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin
