Some observers call it cultural genocide. It's real, it's just done with modern methods and it involves a lot less killing than a "normal" genocide.

A state visit is different from meeting someone at a summit though, Putin would try to maximize the propaganda win. I can't see much of an upside for Xi.

I would say his reputation can get a lot worse. He's not a pariah on the world stage yet like Putin.

It's probably not a good idea to be associated with a murderous despot who is losing a war.

I hope the state visit happens so more people realize what a threat China is. But I doubt Xi is that stupid.