China's Xi to visit Russia, Germany next week - statement

China's President Xi Jinping waits to meet with outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying at a hotel in Hong Kong, China, June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Dale De La Rey/Pool

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia and Germany from July 3-6, the Chinese embassy in Russia said in a statement posted on its website. Xi is due to take part in a G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7-8, the statement said. (Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Andrew Osborn)