Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2026. Xi held talks with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon in Beijing on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)