Xi set for trip to Sochi Games
By Li Xiaokun and Ren Qi | China Daily | Updated: 2014-01-21 07:55
Attending opening ceremony is show of support for Russia and reflects strong bilateral ties
President Xi Jinping is to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, from Feb 6 to 8, the first overseas trip by a Chinese president for a major sports event.
Xi also visited Russia last year after becoming president.
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