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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Syrian President Bashar Assad, center right, and first lady Asma Assad arrive in Hangzhou, China, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

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Video. Xi Jinping to host President Assad as China and Syria seek deeper ties

Updated: 21/09/2023 - 17:43 GMT+2

The Syrian president is set to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

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