Xi Jinping calls Putin his 'best friend'

Chinese President Xi Jinping who is currently on a 3-day visit of Moscow has described Russian President Vladimir Putin as his 'best friend'. The visit comes amidst a bitter trade war between China and USA. Full of mutual appreciation, the two countries signed a package of trade deals. Putin and Xi also visited the Moscow Zoo for a ceremony welcoming a pair of giant pandas from China. Xi will be the most prominent guest at Russia's major investment conference in St. Petersburg on Friday.