Which Syrian President visited China on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria’s 12 year conflict?

Correct Answer: B. Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in China on Thursday on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria’s 12-year conflict, one in which Beijing has been one of his main backers. China’s Foreign Ministry said Assad would join other foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday in the eastern city of Hangzhou.