A photo of the Aurus car of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which the head of state uses for his trip around Tianjin, with Chinese license plates, has appeared.
Earlier, the Russian leader's plane landed at Binhai Airport, where the program of the Russian leader's four-day visit to China began.
On the ramp, the head of state was awaited by Politburo member, Secretary of the Tianjin Party Committee Chen Ming'er, Russia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China Igor Morgulov and senior diplomatic staff of the Russian missions in China. An honor guard was arranged at the airport.
Putin, after getting off the ramp, shook hands with those welcomed, got into the presidential Aurus and left for the residence provided to him. The head of state usually uses his car with Russian license plates for all trips, including abroad. The presidential limousine was specially brought from Russia, but the license plates were replaced with Chinese ones. The black color means diplomatic license plate.
On the evening of August 31, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit will begin at the Meijiang International Convention and Exhibition Center. After the ceremonial meeting and the traditional photo ceremony of the leaders who arrived at the SCO summit, a reception and a concert await them.
After the events in Tianjin, the Russian president will leave for Beijing.