President Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Russia has some experts suggesting he might be trying to do a “reverse Nixon” and isolate Beijing by courting Moscow.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says China and Russia are true friends after speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi reportedly said history and reality show the two countries are good neighbors and allies that support one another,

Xi Jinping talked to Vladimir Putin on a phone call on Monday "upon invitation" with the Russian leader, media in both countries reported.