The Russian Prime Minister's official visit to China marks twenty years of regular annual bilateral summits, and 16 years of similar meetings within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Three-quarters of Dmitry Medvedev's huge country are in Asia, home to 22 percent of its population.
CNBC: Russia’s long Asia history makes Xi, Medvedev cosy on energy, defense, trade
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) on the sidelines of the G20 Turkey Leaders Summit on Nov. 15, 2015 in Antalya.
